Corgi Aviation Archive Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk.IB W9220 880 NAS Sub Lt R.J. “Dickie” Cork Scale 1/72 AA32017

The Corgi Aviation Archive Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk. IB W9220 is a collectable 1/72 scale diecast model representing one of the Fleet Air Arm’s early Hurricane fighters. This release, product code AA32017, depicts the Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk.IB W9220 of 880 Naval Air Squadron, flown by Sub Lt R.J. “Dickie” Cork, and associated with Arbroath and St Merryn in 1941. Retail listings identify this model as Corgi AA32017 Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk.IB Royal Navy W9220, Sub Lt R.J. Cork, No.880 Squadron, Arbroath & St Merryn, 1941.

The Sea Hurricane was the navalised development of the RAF’s famous Hawker Hurricane, adapted for Fleet Air Arm use. Early Hurricanes and Sea Hurricanes entered Fleet Air Arm service in 1941, with 880 Squadron operating the type from March of that year. Retail history notes state that Battle of Britain ace “Dickie” Cork first flew W9220 on 7 April 1941 and continued to fly the aircraft for several months.

This model is especially appealing because it represents a Fleet Air Arm Hurricane rather than the more common RAF Battle of Britain subject. The Royal Navy/880 NAS connection, the named pilot R.J. Cork, and the Arbroath and St Merryn 1941 setting give AA32017 strong historical value for collectors of naval aviation, early-war British fighters, and 1/72-scale Corgi Aviation Archive models.

Produced by Corgi Aviation Archive, this model is listed in the Model Aircraft Database as a metal 1/72-scale release from 2009, with 1,300 units produced.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Range: Aviation Archive
• Aircraft Type: Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk.IB
• Aircraft Serial: W9220
• Pilot: Sub Lt R.J. “Dickie” Cork
• Unit: 880 Naval Air Squadron
• Service: Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm
• Base / Setting: Arbroath and St Merryn
• Period: 1941
• Scale: 1/72
• Product Code: AA32017
• Limited Edition: 1,300 pieces
• Model Type: Diecast military aircraft model
• Collector Theme: Fleet Air Arm / Sea Hurricane / 880 NAS / Dickie Cork / Royal Navy fighter aircraft

Collector Notes

This model represents the Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk. IB W9220, flown by Sub Lt R.J. “Dickie” Cork of 880 NAS. Cork’s Battle of Britain background and later Fleet Air Arm service make this a particularly strong pilot-linked release.

For collectors, AA32017 pairs well with Corgi Hurricanes, Swordfish, Seafires, Fulmars, Martlets and other Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm subjects. Its limited production run of 1,300 pieces also makes it a desirable discontinued Corgi Aviation Archive model.