Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36513
Hawker Typhoon Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.245 Sqn, MP147, Harrison Taylor 'Moose' Mossip, 1944 | Limited Edition
1000
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Hawker Typhoon Mk I | | 5.25" | | 7" |
Despite the fact that the deep chin radiator of the Hawker Typhoon fighter was particularly suited to the application of some aggressive looking nose artwork, most RAF aircraft, particularly Hawker Typhoons, rarely featured anything more than their standard squadron colours during WWII. One high profile exception to this rule was Typhoon IB MP147, an aircraft which featured a fearsome array of teeth behind its bright blue spinner, making it one of the most distinctive RAF aircraft in the European Theatre. Thought to be the only Typhoon to feature a representation of sharks teeth on its radiator, MP417 "Sharky" was issued to RAF No.245 Squadron in August 1944, whilst Allied units were engaged in the savage fighting around the Falaise Pocket and remained with the squadron until it disbanded on 15th August the following year.
Logbook entries show that Sharky was flown by successful Canadian pilot Flt. Lt. Harrison Taylor "Moose" Mossip, who had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his previous successes operating the Typhoon with RAF No.1 Squadron. Known to possess a particularly aggressive flying style, Mossip was one of the pilots who helped to establish the reputation of the Typhoon in the ground attack role and it is thought that these sharkmouth markings were applied to this aircraft in recognition of this tenacious flying style. Significantly, this aircraft flew operationally during WWII whilst wearing these markings.
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 2003-2024 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 "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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