Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8614
Hawker Hurricane Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.69 Sqn, V7101, George Burges, Malta, May 1941 | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Hawker Hurricane Mk I | | 8" | | 10" |
In 1941, during the Siege of Malta, Flight Lieutenant George Burgess served with No. 69 Squadron RAF, flying Hawker Hurricanes. Though 69 Squadron primarily conducted reconnaissance missions, some pilots, including Burgess, took part in defensive operations against relentless Axis air raids. Operating from Luqa airfield, Burgess and his comrades faced daily Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica attacks. Despite limited resources, they played a crucial role in maintaining Malta's resistance and relaying vital intelligence. Burgess's efforts contributed to the island's survival, earning Malta the George Cross for heroism. His service remains a testament to the bravery of RAF personnel during WWII. Based on the Fury biplane and designed by Sydney Camm as a monoplane fighter, the Hurricane was first flown on November 6th, 1935. With its wide-set landing gear, easy handling, reliability, and stable gun platform, the Hurricane was suitable for a variety of different roles such as intruder, ground strafing and night fighter. Steel-tube construction meant cannon shells could pass right through the wood and fabric covering without exploding. The Hurricane underwent many modifications during its lifetime, including an upgraded Merlin engine and interchangeable multi-purpose wings, staging twelve 7.7mm guns and two 40mm anti-tank guns and carrying two 500lb bombs. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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