Introduced in 1931, the Hawker Fury Mk.I biplane was the first Royal Air Force fighter to exceed 200 miles per hour in level flight. A replica of a Hawker Fury in service with the RAF's No. 43 Squadron "Fighting Cocks" during the Munich Crisis - a failed act of appeasement toward Germany to prevent World War II - in 1938. This limited edition, 1/72 scale, die cast Corgi model features a detailed cockpit with a clear windscreen, a gun sight, and a pilot figure; a smooth, streamlined cowling with a rotating propeller; a prototypical oil cooler beneath the fuselage; intricate wing struts; detailed landing gear; and authentic markings. 5" wingspan; includes a display stand. Additional Information: The Hawker Fury, 43 Squadron RAF, Munich Crisis, 1938 - AA27302 Entering service with both the RAF and 43 squadron in May 1931, the Hawker Fury represented a great leap forward in the quality of fighters available to the RAF. By 1938 newer designs had started to encroach upon the small and nimble Hawker biplanes' advantage but it still had an important place within the RAF. At the time of the Munich Crisis in 1938, when Europe once again looked set to descend into war, they received a coat of camouflage paint along with many other RAF types. This contrasted sharply with their previous all over silver colors but while war was averted for a short period, the storm clouds had gathered and would not depart This limited edition model from Corgi is part of the highly collectable Aviation Archive range of die-cast model aircraft. Scales include 1:48, 1:72 and 1:144 and features air planes from World War I, World War II and the modern era. Most models in the Aviation Archive range are limited editions. THIS MODEL IS NEW BOXED IN MINT CONDITION FULLY CERTIFIED LIMITED EDITION
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