Airfix 1/72 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 "Gina" & Hawker Hurrican MK.I Plastic Model Kit

Airfix 1/72 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 "Gina" & Hawker Hurrican MK.I Plastic Model Kit

$61.99

Description

As Britain prepared to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in 2015, an aircraft unveiling at RAF Coningsby captured the imagination of enthusiasts and modellers alike, as one of the RAF’s cutting-edge Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 jets had a smart new paint scheme, which took its inspiration from a famous Fighter Command aircraft from 1940. 

This high-tech multi-role jet aircraft had been painted in a scheme similar to that worn by the Hawker Hurricane Mk.I flown by Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson on 16th August 1940, the day on which his actions in combat earned him a Victoria Cross - the only VC awarded to a Fighter Command pilot during the entire war. 

Nicolson’s RAF No.249 Squadron Hurricane was on fire after being attacked by a Messerschmitt Bf 109, however, he stayed in the aircraft to press home an attack against a Bf 110 ‘Destroyer’ which passed in front of his stricken fighter, despite flames licking around him. Nicholson later took to his parachute and landed safely, returning to combat flying after a period of treatment and recouperation.

Presenting the usually grey Eurofighter Typhoon in Battle of Britain era camouflage was a masterstroke by the RAF, and throughout the summer display season, she became the most popular aircraft in Royal Air Force inventory. Enthusiasts even referred to her as ‘GINA’, after the code letters carried on the aircraft’s fuselage, and she will always be remembered as one of the RAF’s best looking Typhoon jets. 

You can now build 'GINA' and the aircraft which inspired her look in 1/72 scale, providing you with lots of modelling joy.

What's Inside

Plastic model kits, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

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, 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 -
  • 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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Key Specifications

  • Skill Level: 2

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)43
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)20.5
Item Scale1:72 Scale
License lineBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
Contents (what's in the box) setsPlastic model kits, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options1
Flying Hours2

(THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM)

Specifications

Brand Airfix

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