1/72 Hawker Typhoon IB - John Baldwin

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Trusty Hawker Typhoon IB "JB II" of Wing Commander John Robert Baldwin , RAF No. 198 Squadron. Originally intended as a medium-high altitude interceptor, the Typhoon was the only RAF fighter in mid-1941 capable of catching the Focke Wulf Fw-190 at low altitudes. Typhoons succeeded in roles such as night-time intruder, long-range fighter, fighter-bomber, and when later fitted with RP-3 rockets and four 20mm Hispano auto-cannon, it became one of WWII's most successful ground attack aircraft. JB II, fitted-out with rocket projectiles, was one of two Typhoons assigned to Baldwin. The other was equipped with bombs. Baldwin became the highest-scoring Typhoon ‘Ace’, with 15 confirmed victories, 1 shared and 4 probables. Highly detailed diecasy metal model, with some plastic parts. Rotating prop, crew figure, and landing gear can be posed up or down. Approx. 13.5cm x 18cm (5.25" x 7"). Comes with a display stand.

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