~ Sealed 1959 Airfix1/72nd Scale Aircraft Series 1Hawker Hurricane IV ~
A second issue 1959 Airfix 1/72nd scale aircraft from the series 1, a Hawker Hurricane IV. This particular version is in a type two bagged kit, produced between 1959 & 1963.
It has an illustrated header carded bag with information on the plane.
~ Hawker Hurricane ~
The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Although largely overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire, the aircraft became renowned during the Battle of Britain, accounting for 60% of the RAF's air victories in the battle, and served in all the major theatres of the Second World War.
The 1930s design evolved through several versions and adaptations, resulting in a series of aircraft which acted as interceptor-fighters, fighter-bombers (also called "Hurribombers"), and ground support aircraft. Further versions known as the Sea Hurricane had modifications which enabled operation from ships. Some were converted as catapult-launched convoy escorts, known as "Hurricats". More than 14,583 Hurricanes were built by the end of 1944 (including at least 800 converted to Sea Hurricanes and some 1,400 built in Canada by Canadian Car and Foundry).
The last major change to the Hurricane was to "rationalize" the wing, configuring it with a single design able to mount two bombs, two 40 mm (1.57 in) Vickers S guns, or eight "60 pounder" RP-3 rockets. The Mk IV was used in ground-attack missions in the European theatre until the early days of 1944, before being replaced by the more modern Hawker Typhoon.
~ Dimensions ~
The bag has a width of 7 inches (17.8 cm) and a depth of 7.3 inches (18.4 cm). It weighs 35 g.
~ Condition ~
The bag is still sealed. The staples are rusted but the set and cardboard header are in otherwise excellent order.
