Product Description
Product Info
This remarkable 1:72 scale dual kit unites two iconic RAF aircraft from distinct periods - the contemporary Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 'GINA' with its eye-catching Battle of Britain tribute livery, and the legendary Hawker Hurricane Mk.I that inspired it. Comprising 97 parts and rated at Skill Level 2, this set is ideal for modellers aged 8 and up, offering a rewarding build that honours 75 years of RAF legacy. The Typhoon features a unique paint scheme celebrating Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson's Victoria Cross-winning Hurricane from No.249 Squadron, forging a striking visual connection between the pinnacle of Fighter Command and the RAF's state-of-the-art multi-role jet.
Key Features
- Dual kit featuring Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 'GINA' and Hawker Hurricane Mk.I
- 1:72 scale models with a total of 97 parts
- Two genuine paint schemes celebrating Battle of Britain history
- Skill Level 2 - suitable for modellers aged 8 and up
- Modern RAF collection with distinctive commemorative livery
- Plastic construction for detailed assembly
History
As the UK prepared to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in 2015, an aircraft reveal at RAF Coningsby captivated enthusiasts and modellers alike. One of the RAF's advanced Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 jets was unveiled with a striking new paint job, inspired by a renowned Fighter Command aircraft from 1940.
This sophisticated multi-role jet was adorned with a paint scheme reminiscent of the Hawker Hurricane Mk.I piloted by Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson on 16th August 1940, the day his valiant actions in battle earned him a Victoria Cross - the sole VC awarded to a Fighter Command pilot throughout the war.
Nicolson's Hurricane from RAF No.249 Squadron caught fire after an attack by a Messerschmitt Bf 109, yet he remained in the cockpit to pursue an attack on a Bf 110 'Destroyer' that crossed his path, even as flames surrounded him. Nicolson eventually parachuted to safety and returned to flying after a period of recovery.
Displaying the typically grey Eurofighter Typhoon in Battle of Britain era camouflage was a brilliant move by the RAF, and during the summer display season, it became the most admired aircraft in the Royal Air Force fleet. Enthusiasts affectionately named it 'GINA', after the fuselage code letters, and it remains one of the most visually appealing Typhoon jets in RAF history.
Now you can construct 'GINA' and the aircraft that inspired its design in 1:72 scale, offering endless modelling enjoyment.
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