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| | Code: HM-HA8699 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8699
Hawker Hurricane Mk II Diecast Model
RAF No.1 Sqn, BE581 Night Reaper, Karel Kuttelwascher |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Hawker Hurricane Mk II | | 8" | | 10" |
Karel Kuttelwascher (nickname Kut) was born in Czechoslovakia and in August 1940 went to England and joined the RAF No. 1 Squadron in October 1940 flying Hurricane Mk. Ia. Kut scored his first RAF victory April 8, 1941. In July 1941 the squadron was re-equipped with Hurricane Mk. IIc and carrying out night intruder missions. Kuttelwascher's aircraft wore a red banner on the starboard side that said "Night Reaper" and on May 4, 1942 he shot down three He-111's. Kuttelwascher ended WWII with 18 confirmed victories and two DFC's. 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 2003-2024 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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