{"product_id":"corgi-49101-1-72-hawker-hurricane-mk-i-raf-no-85-sqn-vy-q-p3854-peter-townsend-battle-of-britain-1940","title":"Corgi 49101 1:72 Hawker Hurricane Mk I RAF No.85 Sqn VY-Q P3854 Peter Townsend Battle of Britain 1940","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Hawker Hurricane Mk I flown by Squadron Leader Peter Townsend during the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, model 49101 depicts Hurricane P3854, coded “VY-Q”, of RAF No. 85 Squadron while operating from RAF Church Fenton during September 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 85 Squadron was one of the Royal Air Force fighter units heavily engaged during the Battle of Britain. Under the command of Peter Townsend, the squadron flew defensive patrols and interception missions against Luftwaffe aircraft approaching Britain, contributing to Fighter Command’s effort to maintain control of the skies during the critical summer and autumn of 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Townsend was an experienced RAF fighter pilot and squadron commander who achieved several aerial victories during the Second World War. He became closely associated with the Hawker Hurricane and led No. 85 Squadron through a demanding period of operations before the unit later converted to night-fighter duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHurricane P3854 was initially assigned to No. 7 Operational Training Unit and later served with Nos. 85 and 257 Squadrons before being transferred to No. 56 Operational Training Unit. The aircraft was eventually struck off charge in August 1941. The model recreates its distinctive dark RAF camouflage, prominent VY-Q squadron codes and period national markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual feature of this aircraft was the positioning of its RAF fin flash. The marking had been applied over an earlier canopy-frame marking, resulting in a slightly displaced appearance when compared with the standard arrangement seen on many contemporary Hurricanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Sydney Camm, the Hawker Hurricane first flew in 1935 and became one of the most important British fighters of the Second World War. Its combination of a steel-tube fuselage structure, fabric-covered sections, retractable undercarriage and powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine provided the RAF with a capable and dependable modern monoplane fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough often overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire, the Hurricane equipped a greater number of RAF squadrons during the Battle of Britain and was responsible for destroying a significant proportion of enemy aircraft. This Corgi release features diecast construction, simulated fabric-covered surfaces, finely reproduced camouflage and markings, a rotating propeller and the original Aviation Archive presentation stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker Hurricane Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e P3854\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e VY-Q\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squadron Leader Peter Townsend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 85 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Church Fenton, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\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 Authentic RAF No. 85 Squadron VY-Q markings, Battle of Britain camouflage, unusual fin flash positioning, simulated fabric-covered surfaces, rotating propeller and original Aviation Archive presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" or 13.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome shelf wear is present but structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57706624090494,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_4157.jpg?v=1784572789","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-49101-1-72-hawker-hurricane-mk-i-raf-no-85-sqn-vy-q-p3854-peter-townsend-battle-of-britain-1940","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}