Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8616 Hawker Hurricane Mk I Diecast Model RAF No.1 Sqn, P3395, Arthur "Darky" V. Clowes, England, Battle of Britain, November 1940 | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Hawker Hurricane Mk I | | 8" | | 10" |
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In 1940, RAF ace Arthur Clowes flew Hawker Hurricane Mk I P3395, coded JX-B, with No. 1 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. The aircraft carried Clowes' distinctive wasp emblem beneath the exhausts, with yellow stripes representing confirmed victories. Clowes had fought with No. 1 Squadron in France before defending Britain, becoming one of the unit's leading fighter pilots. By late 1940 he was serving as a flight commander. P3395 was transferred to No. 55 Operational Training Unit on November 8, 1940. Clowes was ultimately credited with more than ten aerial victories during his distinguished wartime career. 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 2003-2026 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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