Hawker Hurricane Mk.I "Battle of Britain" flown by F/L Geoffrey "Sammy" Allard, No.85 Sqn., RAF, July-Aug. 1940

Product Dimensions: 5.38 x 6.67 x 2.19 in.

Model History and Information: Geoffrey "Sammy" Allard joined the Royal Air Force as an aircraft apprentice in 1929, became a sergeant pilot in 1937 and transferred to No. 85 Squadron in June 1938. Flying Hurricanes, he became one of the most successful British fighter pilots of 1940. His Distinguished Flying Cross citation credited him with seven enemy aircraft destroyed between 30 August and 1 September, following ten earlier victories and several shared, and he also held the Distinguished Flying Medal and Bar. Allard was killed in March 1941 when the Douglas Havoc he was flying crashed after its rudder controls jammed. The Hurricane Mk.I equipped the majority of Royal Air Force fighter squadrons during the Battle of Britain. 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 Geoffrey "Sammy" Allard, No.85 Sqn., RAF, July-Aug. 1940.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:48 scale Hobby Master diecast model
• Item number HA8615
• Estimated production: 360 units
• 1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model
• Configuration and markings represented: Hawker Hurricane Mk.I "Battle of Britain" flown by F/L Geoffrey "Sammy" Allard, No.85 Sqn., RAF, July-Aug. 1940
• Diecast metal construction with plastic detail components
• Panel lines, antennas and surface details represented
• Pad-printed national, unit or aircraft markings
• Collector display subject

Packaging: Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.