Forces of Valor - U.K. HURRICANE 1940 1:72 85060

The Hawker Hurricane was developed as a fighter plane. The Hawker Hurricane was to revolutionize all future fighter plane designs. It was to play a vital role in the Battle of Britain and eventually in many other theatres of WWII. It was in the Battle of Britain that the Hurricane made its mark. The battle is frequently associated with Reginald Mitchell's Spitfire, but the Hurricane played a major role in this battle. On August 8th, 1940, the RAF could call on 32 squadrons of Hurricanes and 19 of Spitfires. Therefore, the Hurricane was the dominant British plane in this battle.

Many U.K. Ace Pilots flew Hurricanes including No. 1 Sqdn. Pilot Officer V.C. Woodward (33 and 213 Squadrons) with 14 victories (out of 18) plus three shared flying Hurricanes.

Forces of Valor^® 1:72nd Scale U.K. Hurricane is an accurate replica crafted in die cast metal and plastic of the Hurricane flown by U.K. Ace Pilot Vernon “Woody” Woodward  in 1940 while he was with the #33 Squadron stationed in Fuka (Egypt).

• Constructed of both die cast metal and plastic. .
• Accurate markings and insignia
• Fuselage is metal.
• Prop turns.
• Wheels roll.
• New packaging for 2012, no ties or screws, double blister construction.

Length: 5.4 inches

Wingspan: 6.5 inches

Height: 2 inches

Weight: 0.4 lb

Model Number: 85060