1:72 scale premium diecast airplane from the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36501. Hawker Typhoon Mk I RAF No.461 Sqn, RAF Idku, Egypt, 1943. Limited Edition.

Length 5 inches
Wingspan 7 inches

Features:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
Articulating presention stand to display the aircraft with infinite angles of attack.
Detailed pilot and crew figures.
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Moving parts such as gun turrets and control surfaces.

Towards the end of May 1943, three Hawker Typhoons were sent for operational flight trials in the Middle East. 219 Group RAF, which was responsible for finding a lodger unit for these service trials, finally decided upon 451 Sq. RAAF. The Typhoon would have been an exciting successor to the Hawker Hurricane IIc then operated by the squadron. 451 Sq. at LG.106 near Idku under command of Sq. Ldr. J. Paine, having been recently withdrawn from frontline operations, would provide personnel for the tests.