Hawker Hurricane Mk I – V7101, 69 Sqn, RAF , George Burges, Luqa, Malta, 1941

Corgi Aviation Archive 1/72 scale AA32014: Hawker Hurricane Mk I V7101 of 69 SqnRAF, as flown by George Burges, Luqa, Malta, 1941. Limited Edition of 1500 Pieces.

Length 5.25 inches Wingspan 6.75 inches

Based on the Fury biplane and designed by Sydney Camm as a monoplane fighter, the Hurricane was first flown on November 6th, 1935. With its wide-set landing gear, easy handling, reliability, and stable gun platform, the Hurricane was suitable for a variety of different roles such as intruder, ground strafing and night fighter. Steel-tube construction meant cannon shells could pass right through the wood and fabric covering without exploding. The Hurricane underwent many modifications during its lifetime, including an upgraded Merlin engine and interchangeable multi-purpose wings, staging twelve 7.7mm guns and two 40mm anti-tank guns and carrying two 500lb bombs.