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Battle of Britain Collection - Spitfire and Hurricane (Fit to Box)
Battle of Britain Collection - Spitfire and Hurricane (Fit to Box)

Corgi Battle of Britain Collection - Spitfire and Hurricane (Fit to Box)


 
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Corgi CS90686 Battle of Britain Collection - Spitfire and Hurricane (Fit to Box) "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."
- British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, August 20th, 1940

As the most advanced fighter aircraft available to the Royal Air Force at the beginning of the Second World War, the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire formed the backbone of Fighter Command, as they prepared to face the might of the German Luftwaffe during the summer of 1940. Representing slightly different eras of aviation technology, the Spitfire was the very latest all metal design, more costly and time consuming to produce, but deadly in the air. By comparison, the Hurricane still employed many of the construction methods used on the biplane fighters of the 1930s and was much quicker and cheaper to produce than the Spitfire -- it was also easier to repair should an aircraft sustain damage during combat operations. Between the two, they proved a winning combination in the skies above southern England, with the Spitfires usually engaging the more agile Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters wherever possible, leaving the more numerous Hurricanes to deal with the bombers.

Interestingly, whilst the Spitfire is always lauded as the savior of the Battle of Britain, it was actually the Hawker Hurricane which claimed more enemy aircraft destroyed during the Battle of Britain than all of Britain's other defenses combined, including the more famous Spitfire. As the aircraft of Winston Churchill's famous 'Few', the Spitfire and Hurricane protected Britain during her most pressing hour of need. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Supermarine Spitfire:
Wingspan: 4-inches
Hawker Hurricane:
Wingspan: 4-inches

Release Date: July 2021

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Plexiglass canopy
  • Spinning propellers
  • Accurate markings and insignia

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5 of 5 Great quality product and fast shipping!! October 8, 2021
Reviewer: Jonny Boston from Medford, MA United States  
Bought these as part of my 11 year old's upcoming birthday gifts.  Was amazed how fast TMP shipped these out!  He will love these but I am hoping I get to 'borrow' one for my office.  Thanks!

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