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Hawker Typhoon MK.IB. Idku, Egypt (1:72) - Limited by Corgi Aviation
Item Number: AA36501HAWKER TYPHOON MK.IB - NO.461 SQN, IDKU, EGYPT 1943 Length: 5.25" Towards the end of May 1943, three Hawker Typhoons were sent for operational flight trials in the Middle East. 219 Group RAF, who were responsible for finding a lodger unit for these service trials decided finally upon 451 Sqn RAAF. The Typhoon would have been an exciting follow-on to the Hawker Hurricane IIc then operated by the squadron. 451 Sqn at LG.106 near Idku under command of Sqn Ldr J Paine, having been recently withdrawn from frontline operations, would provide personnel for the tests. NEW CASTING! Length:5.25"
Width:7"
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