{"product_id":"aviation-72-av72-23002-1-72-hawker-sea-hawk-fga-6-rn-no-899-nas-xe364-hms-eagle-suez-crisis-1956","title":"Aviation 72 AV72-23002 1:72 Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 RN No.899 NAS XE364 HMS Eagle Suez Crisis 1956","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinctive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Royal Navy Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.Mk 6 operating from HMS Eagle during the 1956 Suez Crisis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released by Aviation 72 as a limited edition of only 600 pieces worldwide, AV72-23002 depicts Sea Hawk XE364 of No. 899 Naval Air Squadron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 899 Naval Air Squadron operated the Sea Hawk as part of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. During the Suez Crisis, carrier-based aircraft flew from British and French aircraft carriers in support of Operation Musketeer, carrying out strike, ground-attack and air-support missions over Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft XE364 is reproduced with the prominent black and yellow identification stripes applied to British and French aircraft participating in the operation. These highly visible markings were intended to reduce the risk of misidentification during the joint campaign and give this Sea Hawk one of the most recognisable Royal Navy schemes of the post-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model also carries the individual number “485”, Royal Navy roundels and the black tail marking associated with its operational unit. The combination of Extra Dark Sea Grey upper surfaces, lighter undersides and bold Suez stripes creates a particularly striking display model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Hawker as a single-seat, carrier-based jet fighter, the Sea Hawk first flew in 1947. Its clean lines, straight wings and Rolls-Royce Nene-derived engine reflected the transitional period between wartime piston-engined fighters and the first generation of operational naval jets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough its design was relatively conventional compared with later swept-wing aircraft, the Sea Hawk proved to be a dependable and effective naval fighter-bomber. It served extensively with the Royal Navy and was also exported to several overseas operators, establishing a strong reputation for reliability and stable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to only 600 pieces worldwide, this Aviation 72 release is particularly appealing to collectors of Fleet Air Arm aircraft, early British military jets and Suez Crisis subjects. The model features diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy, authentic No. 899 NAS markings, distinctive black and yellow identification stripes, removable landing gear and the original presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation 72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation 72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AV72-23002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.Mk 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XE364\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 485\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy No. 899 Naval Air Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS Eagle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suez Crisis \/ Operation Musketeer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Mediterranean \/ Egypt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier-based fighter and ground-attack aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-run limited edition release, authentic No. 899 NAS markings, XE364 serial, 485 tactical number, black and yellow Suez identification stripes, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" or 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne small black dot mark is present on the wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo significant structural defects are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small rip is present on the rear of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wear is present around the packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box remains structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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