{"product_id":"corgi-1-72-hawker-hurricane-mk-iic-z3897-jx-n-f-o-w-w-m-mcconnell-raf-no-1-squadron","title":"CORGI 1\/72 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC, Z3897 \/JX-N, F\/O W. W. M. McConnell, RAF No.1 Squadron","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis item is a \u003cem\u003ePre-Orderable\u003c\/em\u003e Product,\u003cbr\u003e  \r\n\t\t\t\tPlease Click the [Pre-Order Information] Tab, for Terms and Conditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORGI 1\/72 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC – Z3897 \/ JX-N, F\/O W. W. M. McConnell, RAF No. 1 Squadron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a true Battle of Britain veteran’s successor to your collection with this CORGI Aviation Archive 1\/72 scale diecast model of the Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC. Finely detailed and ready to display straight from the box, this premium release depicts aircraft Z3897 \/ JX-N as flown by Flying Officer W. W. M. McConnell of RAF No. 1 Squadron during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hawker Hurricane played a pivotal role in the RAF’s wartime defence, famously accounting for more enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain than any other British fighter type. Evolving into the more heavily armed Mk.IIC variant, the aircraft was fitted with four 20mm Hispano cannon, transforming it into a highly effective ground-attack and strike aircraft for operations across occupied Europe and the North African theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlown by McConnell between 1941 and 1942, Z3897 became a well-known aircraft thanks to its distinctive nose artwork and appearances in wartime publicity material, including a Pathé newsreel demonstration featuring mock combat against a captured Junkers Ju 88. The aircraft exemplified the Hurricane’s versatility and durability in both air combat and ground-attack roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis finely crafted model accurately reproduces the Hurricane’s classic lines, camouflage scheme, and distinctive squadron markings, making it an essential addition for collectors of RAF and Second World War aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale diecast model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHawker Hurricane Mk.IIC – Z3897 \/ JX-N\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlown by F\/O W. W. M. McConnell, RAF No. 1 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic WWII camouflage and nose artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotating propeller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to display (no assembly required)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremium Aviation Archive diecast construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Diecast model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Display cradle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Display base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Limited Edition certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking tribute to one of the RAF’s most versatile wartime fighters, this model captures both the combat legacy and distinctive character of the Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC in operational service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CORGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46493731258529,"sku":"AA39705","price":127.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/aa39705_1.webp?v=1780441629","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/corgi-1-72-hawker-hurricane-mk-iic-z3897-jx-n-f-o-w-w-m-mcconnell-raf-no-1-squadron","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}