Corgi Aviation Archive Legends AA36504
Hawker Typhoon Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.195 Sqn, Don Butch Taylor, RAF Ludham, England, June 1943 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Hawker Typhoon Mk I | | 5.25" | | 7" |
No. 195 Squadron was formed at Duxford on November 16, 1942, and began to receive Typhoons later in the month. In February 1943 it moved to Lancashire for a period of training. Before it could take part in that operation, however, the squadron was disbanded in February 1944. On October 1, 1944, No. 195 re-formed from C Flight of No. 115 Squadron at Witchford as a Lancaster squadron in Bomber Command. It took part in raids over Germany for the rest of the war.
Designed by Sydney Camm for the British Air Ministry, the Typhoon was first flown on February 24th, 1940. The large under-fuselage chin radiator gave the Typhoon a menacing look, and was its most notable identifying physical feature. Powered by a Napier Sabre 24 cylinder engine-which gave it a top speed in excess of 400 mph-and fitted with air-to-ground rockets and two underwing bombs, it made an exceptional fighter-bomber hybrid. The Typhoon could engage ground targets and still hold its own against German bombers and fighters. It proved especially adept at engaging marauding Fw-190 on the British coast. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Typhoons feature a prominent pair of 20mm cannon barrels on the leading edge of each wing, vents for spent cannon shells and separately applied transparent landing lights. The characteristic radiator chin duct of this mid-war Mk 1b fighter-bomber is expertly modeled, with details of the radiator clearly visible through the large opening. The landing gear is easy to configure for ground display (most releases), with details of the wings' construction visible inside the wheel wells, and the large canopy provides a clear view of a detailed pilot figure. Ground attack releases also include a variety of weapons loads.
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The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
Corgi "Legends" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
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