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| | Code: MP-5340-2 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Postage Stamp Planes 5340-2
Hawker Hurricane Mk II Diecast Model
RCAF No.242 Sqn, Willie McKnight, Battle of Britain, 1940 |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Hawker Hurricane Mk II | | 3.75" | | 4.75" |
William Lidstone "Willie" McKnight was commissioned in the RAF in 1939. On May 19, 1940, McKnight shot down his first German. With No. 242 Squadron, Willie was involved in fierce fighting over Dunkirk, where he claimed at least eight kills. McKnight was killed on January 12, 1941, by Bf109 fire over France. Based on the Fury biplane and designed by Sydney Camm as a monoplane fighter, the Hurricane was first flown on November 6th, 1935. With its wide-set landing gear, easy handling, reliability, and stable gun platform, the Hurricane was suitable for a variety of different roles such as intruder, ground strafing and night fighter. Steel-tube construction meant cannon shells could pass right through the wood and fabric covering without exploding. The Hurricane underwent many modifications during its lifetime, including an upgraded Merlin engine and interchangeable multi-purpose wings, staging twelve 7.7mm guns and two 40mm anti-tank guns and carrying two 500lb bombs. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. "Postage Stamp Planes" 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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