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1:48 Hawker Hurricane MkIV & Typhoon MkIb P/O Ian Handyside DFC184 Sqn RAF Westhampnett


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These have been built for a family member of P/O  Handyside.  He flew both marques and was awarded the DFC on D Day for destroying five armoured vehicles threatening to over run an allied position.

 

The kits are a Hasegawa Hurricane with conversion, and the Typhoon the sublime Eduard Ltd  Ed.

 

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42 minutes ago, Steve27752 said:

Very nice, would i be correct in thinking, that the hanging leads would catch on the end of the launch rail and thereby arm the rocket as it went off?

No, they are electrical leads that are plugged in "last minute".

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Great looking duo. I like the markings on the rockets. I did the same kit earlier this year but chickened out & left them green. The kit is a re-box of the Hasegawa Tiffie so quality is assured. 
 

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11 hours ago, Steve27752 said:

Very nice, would i be correct in thinking, that the hanging leads would catch on the end of the launch rail and thereby arm the rocket as it went off?

Yes, spot on. 

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