{"product_id":"hawker-hurricane-mk-i-battle-of-britain-flown-by-f-l-arthur-darky-v-clowes-no-1-sqn-raf-nov-1940","title":"Hawker Hurricane Mk.I \"Battle of Britain\" flown by F\/L Arthur \"Darky\" V. Clowes, No. 1 Sqn., RAF, Nov. 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.38 x 6.67 x 2.19 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel History and Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur V. Clowes flew Hurricanes with No. 1 Squadron through the fighting in France and the Battle of Britain, received a commission in September 1940 and had reached flight lieutenant by that November. He is best remembered for the wasp motif he painted himself on both sides of his aircraft's nose at the end of August 1940, adding a stripe to the insect's body for each enemy aircraft he shot down; his final tally was at least twelve. The marking became one of the best known personal emblems of the period. Clowes remained in the service after the war until an accident in 1943 cost him an eye and ended his flying career. The named serial, unit, date and finish on this model identify the individual historical subject represented: Hawker Hurricane Mk.I \"Battle of Britain\" flown by F\/L Arthur \"Darky\" V. Clowes, No. 1 Sqn., RAF, Nov. 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Features \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1:48 scale Hobby Master diecast model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eItem number HA8616\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEstimated production: 360 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfiguration and markings represented: Hawker Hurricane Mk.I \"Battle of Britain\" flown by F\/L Arthur \"Darky\" V. Clowes, No. 1 Sqn., RAF, Nov. 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiecast metal construction with plastic detail components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePanel lines, antennas and surface details represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePad-printed national, unit or aircraft markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollector display subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbymaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46604097519718,"sku":"HA8616","price":57.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/5197\/2966\/files\/HA8616-2D.jpg?v=1791853242","url":"https:\/\/motorcityclassicsinc.com\/products\/hawker-hurricane-mk-i-battle-of-britain-flown-by-f-l-arthur-darky-v-clowes-no-1-sqn-raf-nov-1940","provider":"Motor City Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}