Hawker Hurricane

Hawker Hurricane airplane model. Relive the Royal Air Force's heroic victories with the Hawker Hurricane! This detailed model captures the spirit of the iconic Battle of Britain fighter plane, with realistic features that bring the era to life. Let your imagination take flight with the Hawker Hurricane! Between production in the UK and Canada, there were a total of 14,231 Hurricanes built. Undoubtedly one of the great fighter aircraft of World War, II, it is difficult to overstate the capabilities of this remarkable airplane. In the Battle of Britain, Hurricanes destroyed more enemy aircraft than all other defenses, air or ground, combined. This statement must be put in perspective, as it resulted from Supermarine Spitfires taking on the Messerschmitt Bf 109s, allowing the slower Hurricanes to battle against the German bombers. It is not really surprising, therefore, that for many years after the end of World War II, a lone Hurricane had the honor of leading the RAF fly-past over London, flown each year to commemorate victory in the Battle of Britain. Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1/32. Wingspan 15 1/8 inches, Length 11 3/4 inches.