Top 7 Hawker Hurricane

The Hawker Hurricane Mk. I was one of the most popular British fighters from WWII. It was produced in many weapon versions and with various power units. The aircraft was easy to use with it’s simple design. A single-seater low-wing metal structure performed very well in action against the Messerschmitts. The shooting armament consisted of eight Browning 7. 7mm machine guns. The first flight of the prototype of this aircraft took place on November 6, 1935 in Brooklands. In December 1937, his first production series hit the 111th RAF squadron. In 1940 the Hurricane Mk I was used for combat for the first time over French territory. In the Battle of Britain, it was the RAF fighter most used. Compared to other fighters participating in this battle, it shot down by far the largest number of enemy aircraft. Building blocks of fighters from World War II is a constructive way to spend time with your child and, at the same time, introduce them to topics related to history. The Hawker Hurricane Mk I set contains 270 blocks and one pilot figure. The block model of the fighter aircraft from COBI was created with attention to the smallest details. The plane has a movable propeller and ailerons. Its rotating wheels with rubber tires can be extended from the chassis in the take-off or landing position. The pilot’s cabin can be opened to seat the soldier figurine. The plane utilizes pad-printing decorations, so no stickers are used in this set. The prints reflect the painting of the aircraft from the war period. The set also includes a special stand, which makes the model display more attractive, as well as a plate with the name of the aircraft.

The classic aviation inspired chronograph. Classic case shape lines house detailed dials, colours, and graphics that celebrate the spirit and adventurism of an era gone by. Straightforward hour indexing, bold hands, and detailed vintage designed subdials of the chronograph are all blended to create a timepiece that is elegant in design, precise in performance and stylish in its comment on the wearer. Strapped with a genuine leather strap that is both dressy yet casual, this is a timepiece that nods to chivalry and performance.

The Hurricane was developed as a replacement for the RAFs pre-war bi-plane fighters, such as the Hawker Fury and Gloster Gauntlet. Considered revolutionary when it was unveiled in 1935, by the start of WWII the earliest versions with fabric covered wings and two bladed propellers had fallen behind the performance of the best German fighters. Nevertheless, once fitted with 3-blade propellers these early Hurricanes were very successful during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Product Description

Corgi Showcase is a series of top quality die-cast model aircraft suitable for children aged three and over.;Each model comes with a display stand and all classic aircraft have a moving propeller;This series is ideal for the young aviation fan and offers a wide range of models to collect including biplanes, fighters, bombers and modern jets.

Set Contains:

1 x Die cast Model

One of the greatest fighter aircraft of WWll, this version fought alongside the Spitfire and actually shot down and destroyed more aircraft during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 than it’s even more famous partner!.

Having proved itself during the savage dogfighting of the battle of Britain, the Hawker HURRICANE would also make a valuable contribution in protecting the vital sea lanes from German attack, both above and below the water. Modified with the addition of catapult spools and a fuselage mounted arrester hook, sea Hurricanes were embarked aboard Britain’s diminutive aircraft carriers from mid 1941. As British shipping losses in the Atlantic began to mount, it became clear that the royal Navy needed a fast, capable monoplane fighter that could be operated effectively at sea. At this time, the British fighter of the moment was the Supermarine Spitfire, but all production was destined for the RAF who were desperate to replace the losses suffered during the battle of Britain and the Navy would be disappointed. Even though other aircraft were favoured by the Navy, such as the American Wildcat, the venerable Hawker HURRICANE was selected for the task and once again this superbly versatile aircraft answered its country call. Initially operating from rocket powered catapults mounted on specially modified merchant vessels, all the early naval Hurricanes were refurbished, war weary RAF machines, but they provided the convoys with invaluable aerial support in the battle against axis Raiders. The later sea HURRICANE ib was equipped with catapult spools, an arrester hook and a multitude of additional modifications to ensure effective operation at sea. These fighters operated from Britain’s relatively small aircraft carriers and specially converted merchant vessels, known as Mac ships. The large wing area and forgiving handling qualities of the HURRICANE made it particularly suitable for operation from the rolling deck of an aircraft carrier at sea and it provided excellent service until more capable British and American naval fighters became available. Please note, box and A05134 dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size.