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| Code: CG-AA32706 Quantity in Basket: none Status: In Stock Price: $49.99 | | | Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32706 Hunter Diecast Model Belgian Air Force Red Devils Limited Edition | 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Hawker Hunter | | 7.75" | | 5.75" |
The Hawker Hunter was built under licence in Belgium by Avions Fairey and SABCA, firstly 111 Mk.4s between 1955-56, which were replaced by 144 Mk.6s built between 1956-58. In 1957, 'Les Diables Rouges' (The Red Devils) aerobatic team was formed by No.7 Wing of the Belgian Air Force at Chievres. Initially the team had five aircraft, but by 1959, the number of all-red Hunters had increased to sixteen. However, the ever-increasing danger of a multiple collision reduced this, in the next year, to just four plus one solo performer. In this form the 'Red Devils' performed at air shows throughout Europe until their final performance on 4th October 1963. 'IF- 141' was one of the team's aircraft, which was retired in 1964. 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]Designed by Sydney Camm as a cold war fighter, the Hunter was first flown on July 20th, 1951.[See more Hawker Hunter products] | |
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