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Italeri Hurricane Mk 1 Aces

Italeri Hurricane Mk 1 Aces

Brand: Italeri

Part No: HC-2838

£29.74 RRP £34.99

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Celebrate the Battle of Britain with the Italeri Hurricane Mk I Aces, a 1:48 scale model kit that spotlights the RAF's rugged frontline fighter. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin and armed with eight 7.7 mm Brownings, the Hawker Hurricane complemented the Spitfire with its robustness, ease of maintenance and forgiving handling — qualities that helped secure victory in 1940. This edition pays tribute to renowned aces who flew the type in combat.

Italeri part number HC-2838 includes refined details with photo-etched parts and a comprehensive super decal sheet, providing multiple historic marking options. The finished model measures 20.5 cm in length, making an impressive addition to any WWII aircraft collection.

Features

  • Scale: 1:48
  • Model length: 20.5 cm
  • Photo-etched parts
  • Super decal sheet
  • Part of Italeri’s special line dedicated to the great aces of World War II

Decal Options

  • Douglas R. S. Bader
  • Robert R. Stanford Tuck
  • Michael 'Micky' Robinson
  • William McKnight
  • John William C. Simpson
  • William 'Cherry' Vale
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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 Although it was slower and aerodynamically more outdated than its famous counterpart, the Supermarine Spitfire, with which it shared operational duties during the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane was more robust,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.

  • Scale is 1:48
  • Size of the model is 20.5cm
  • Photo-etched parts
  • Super decal sheet
  • A special line dedicated to the great "aces" of World War II
  • The decal sheet includes, as options, the versions of Douglas R.S. Bader, Robert R. Stanford Tuck, Michael “Micky” Robinson, William McKnight, John William C. Simpson and William "Cherry" Vale 


Key Info:
  • Brand: Italeri
  • Part No: HC-2838
  • Barcode: 8001283028387
  • Scale: 1:48
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