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| | Code: SW-SW103 
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. | Squadron Wings SW103
BAe Hawk T.Mk 1A Diecast Model
RAF Red Arrows, XX242, RAF Scampton, England |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| BAe Hawk T.Mk 1A | | 9.25" | | 7.75" |
The Red Arrows were established in December 1964 and flew their first public display in May 1965 with nine Folland Gnat trainers until the 1980 season , when the new British Aerospace Hawk re-equipped the team as its base of Kemble in Gloucestershire, before moving to Scampton, Lincolnshire shortly afterwards. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, was initially based at Raf Fairford, Gloucestershire, then a satellite unit of CFS. The first team had seven display pilots and was equipped with the Folland Gnat jet trainer. At the end of their first season, the Team had performed 65 displays in Britain, France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, and Germany and was awarded the Britannia Trophy by the Royal Aero Club in recognition of their outstanding contribution in the field of aviation. Designed to meet an RAF requirement for a fast trainer to replace the Folland Gnat, the BaE Hawk first flew on August 21, 1974. This tandem two-seat aircraft has a distinctive appearance, with the front seat positioned below the rear seat so that the instructor has a clear view of the student's cockpit. The Hawk is subsonic in level flight but can achieve Mach 1.15 in a dive, giving trainees the experience of supersonic flight. Hawks are expensive to produce but durable and maneuverable enough to be used for combat. The Hawk is in use in 18 different nations, and is still in production today. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The SQ Wings "Aircraft" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models in 1:200 scale. SQ Wings diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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