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Hurricane Mk.l aces
Type Fighter aircrafts
Period Second World War
Country Great Britain
SKILL 3
Model Dim. 20,5 cm
Box Dim. 345 x 242 x 48 mm
Price € 33.00
Description
6 RAF ACES VERSIONS: S/L Douglas R.S. Bader, S/L Robert R.S. Stanford-Tuck,
S/L Michael L.Robinson, F/O W.L. Mc Knight, S/L L. John W:C: Simpson,
P/O William "Cherry" Vale
The Hawker Hurricane was the most widely produced and utilized fighter aircraft
of the British Royal Air Force at the beginning of World War II. The Hurricane was
powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline engine delivering
over 1,000 HP, enabling it to reach speeds exceeding 500 km/h. Its armament of
eight 7.7 mm Browning machine guns provided a solid firepower capability.
Although it was slower and aerodynamically more outdated than its famous
counterpart, the Supermarine Spitfire, with which it shared operational duties
during the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane was more robust, cost-effective, and
easier to maintain and repair. Additionally, it was simpler to fly, allowing for faster
pilot training, which played a crucial role in securing victory during the Battle of
Britain. Renowned RAF aces such as J. Johnson, W. Vale, and R. Stanford Tuck flew
the Hurricane in combat.
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