Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Diecast Model Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB EK 273 Sqn Ldr Don Butch Taylor OC195 Squadron RAF Ludham, Norfolk, June 1943 1/72 Scale - AA36504 Wingspan: 6.75" The Typhoon was a British single-seat fighter-bomber, produced by Hawker Aircraft starting in 1941. Although it was intended to be a replacement for the Hawker Hurricane in the interceptor role, the Typhoon underwent a long gestation period, eventually evolving into one of the Second World War's most successful ground-attack aircraft. In RAF slang, the Typhoon was nicknamed the Tiffy. Each model features: - Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Landing gear fixed in down position with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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