Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32707
Hawker Hunter FR.Mk 10 Diecast Model
RAF No.4 Sqn, XF585, RAF Gutersloh, Germany, 1960 | Limited Edition
2300
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Hawker Hunter FR.Mk 10 | | 7.75" | | 5.75" |
In 1959, the Ministry of Defence awarded a conversion contract to Hawker 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.10s 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.
Designed to exceed the performance of the straight-wing carrier-based Hawker Sea Hawk, the Hawker Hunter first flew on July 21, 1951. Early versions of this swept-wing aircraft suffered from a host of problems such as a short range (Maximum flight endurance was only about one hour) and an unreliable engine, but a series of refinements resulted in an aircraft that went on to become history's longest-serving British jet fighter, with almost 50 years on the front lines. The Hunter's high power-to-weight ratio and improvements in armament and fuel capacity made it an appealing export, and during its service history it was operated by 19 different nations. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Hunter series spans the long history of this aircraft, from its use during the cold war to its role in military aerobatics. The model is heavy, constructed with only the smallest amount of plastic. The canopy is removable, revealing an intricately detailed pilot figure. Large port collector blisters are easily seen below the cockpit, with four cannon ports located forward. The ventral mounted speed brake is easy to configure in either deployed or closed configurations. Keyed landing gear provides an uncomplicated configuration for ground display. F9 and late F6 variants feature housing over the tailpipe for the braking parachute.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range 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.
- Interchangeable 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, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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