1/72 Arma Hobby Hurricane Mk I Expert Set 70019

1/72 Scale Hawker Hurricane Mk I Expert Set Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the legendary Hawker Hurricane Mk I fighter with this comprehensive 1/72 scale Expert Set from Arma Hobby. This advanced kit represents the iconic Battle of Britain fighter with metal wings, extensive cockpit and wheel bay interior, multiple propeller and spinner options, and tropical filter variant capability.

Expert Set Contents:

• High-quality plastic parts with exceptional detail
• Photo-etched metal parts for enhanced realism
• Self-adhesive kabuki-paper canopy and wheel masks
• Premium Tech Mod decals with four authentic marking options
• Metal wing option for added realism
• Two types of propellers and three types of spinners
• Tropical filter option for North African variants
• Detailed instructions with historical information

Marking Options Include:

• Hurricane Mk I P3059/SD-N - 501 Squadron RAF, August 1940, piloted by Polish Sgt Antoni Głowacki
• Hurricane Mk I V7234/SD-A - 501 Squadron RAF, August 1940, Sgt Antoni Głowacki's most successful aircraft (6 kills, 1 damaged). Głowacki achieved 5 kills in one day (24 August 1940), becoming the only "one day ace" in the Battle of Britain
• Hurricane Mk I R4175/RF-R - 303 Polish/RAF Squadron, pilot Sgt Josef Frantisek shot down 7 of his 17 Battle of Britain kills in this aircraft (killed in crash 8 October 1940)
• Hurricane Mk I Trop 284/"yellow J" - 3 Squadron SAAF, Kenya 1941, pilot Lt. Robert Kershaw rescued his shot down commander Cpt. John Frost after Diredawa raid, 15 March 1941

About the Hawker Hurricane Mk I

The Hawker Hurricane Mk I stands as one of the most important British fighters of World War II and the true hero of the Battle of Britain. Designed by Sydney Camm, the Hurricane was Britain's first monoplane fighter and the first RAF aircraft capable of exceeding 300 mph. When war broke out in 1939, Hurricanes equipped more RAF squadrons than any other fighter type.

During the Battle of Britain in summer 1940, Hurricanes shot down more enemy aircraft than all other defenses combined, including the more famous Spitfire. The Hurricane's rugged construction, stable gun platform, and ease of repair made it ideal for the desperate air battles over Britain. Its thick wing could accommodate eight .303 caliber machine guns, providing devastating firepower against German bombers.

Polish pilots flying with RAF squadrons achieved remarkable success in Hurricanes. Sgt Antoni Głowacki's feat of shooting down five German aircraft in one day on August 24, 1940, made him the only "one day ace" of the Battle of Britain. Sgt Josef Frantisek, a Czech pilot flying with 303 Polish Squadron, became the top-scoring Allied pilot of the Battle of Britain with 17 confirmed victories, most achieved in Hurricane R4175/RF-R included in this kit.

The tropical variant served with distinction in North Africa and East Africa, where modified Hurricanes with Vokes filters defended against Italian and German forces. The Expert Set allows you to build any of these historic variants with exceptional detail.

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Perfect for: Advanced modelers interested in Battle of Britain aircraft and expert-level builds with photo-etched details

Scale: 1/72 | Skill Level: Advanced

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