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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32707 Hunter Diecast Model RAF No.4 Sqn Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Hawker Hunter     7.75"     5.75" In 1959, the Ministry of Defence awarded a conversion contract to Hav;ker Siddeley Aviation to modify 33 Hunter F.Mk.6s to FR.Mk.10 standard with cameras in the nose. One of these was XF585, which was initially delivered in May 1956 as an F.Mk.6 and was converted to FR.Mk.10 during 1959-60. It was delivered to No. 4 Squadron at RAF Gutersloh, Germany in November 1960 and in 1968 was allocated to the squadron commander. Squadron Leader A. J. Hopkins, coded 'A. Nos. 2 and 4 Squadrons were both operational at the time with Hunter FR.lOs stationed at Gutersloh and were tasked with patrolling the Berlin Corridor and providing reconnaissance photographs during the 'Cold War' years. When No. 4 Squadron re- equipped with Harriers" XF585 was bought back by the manufacturers in March 1971 after 2,810 flying hours. It was converted to a two-seat trainer, refurbished and delivered to the Indian Air Force for further service in December 1973. 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 Hunter Designed by Sydney Camm as a cold war fighter, the Hunter was first flown on July 20th, 1951.[See more Hawker Hunter products]