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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32007 Hurricane MkII Diecast Model RAF No.83 OTU, RAF Peplow, England, 1944 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Hawker Hurricane MkII     5.25"     6.75" New pilots would receive advanced flying training on Miles Masters or North American Harvards, passing on to group pools to make the basic flying conversion to the Hurricane. Many of the pilots in the early part of the Battle of Britain were joining squadrons with minimal hours on the type, having no idea how to use the aircraft as a fighting machine. With insufficient numbers to spare for training units, the squadrons themselves were responsible for training new pilots but with the arrival of the later marks of Hurricane in early 1940 this changed and Operational Training Units (OTUs) were formed. Formed in July 1943 at RAF Childs Ercall, which in turn became RAF Peplow in August of that year, 83 OTU operated mainly Wellingtons and Hurricanes throughout it's operational life. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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. Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] Hawker Hurricane MkII Designed by Sydney Camm as a monoplane fighter based on the Fury biplane, the Hurricane was first flown on November 6th, 1935. [See more Hawker Hurricane MkII products]