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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32708 Hunter Diecast Model Swiss Air Force Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Hawker Hunter     7.75"     5.75" The Swiss Air Force's national aerobatic team, "La Patrouille Suisse" (Swiss Patrol) was founded in 1964 and operated six smoke-equipped Hawker Hunter F.Mk.58s from Dubendorf Air Base. The team is not full-time, but flown by military pilots who are from the Surveillance Wing and usually train for the aerobatic team only once a week. There are 6 pilots and 1-2 reserve members. The leader chooses one of three different programmes, depending on the weather conditions, which lasts 16 minutes and only about 5-6 displays were undertaken each year. "Patrouille Suisse" made their UK debut at the International Air Tattoo at Greenham Common, Berkshire in July 1979 and have been regular participants ever since. They currently use Northrop F-5E Tigers. 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]