Corgi Hawker Hurricane IIB BD930 N073 Sqn Western Desert Scale 1/144 AA30701

Corgi Hawker Hurricane IIB BD930 73 Squadron Western Desert 1942 Scale 1/72 AA30701

Short Description:
Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Hawker Hurricane IIB, aircraft BD930, flown by 73 Squadron in the Western Desert, 1942. Detailed WWII fighter with display stand.

Detailed Description

This Corgi AA30701 model depicts the Hawker Hurricane IIB BD930, operating with No. 73 Squadron RAF during the North African campaign of 1942.
The Hurricane played a crucial role in desert operations, providing air defence, close support and fighter escort in extreme heat, dust and harsh operating conditions.

The IIB variant carried enhanced armament and additional fuel capacity, making it better suited to long-range desert missions. Aircraft BD930 wore the characteristic RAF desert camouflage of sand and brown over azure blue, with 73 Squadron codes.

Corgi’s 1:72 die-cast model features:

• Authentic Western Desert camouflage
• Squadron codes and RAF roundels
• Detailed cockpit, canopy and radiator intake
• Underwing stores and panel detail
• Display stand included

A strong addition for collectors of North Africa WWII aircraft, RAF fighters, and desert war aviation.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Series: Aviation Archive
• Aircraft: Hawker Hurricane IIB
• Registration: BD930
• Squadron: No. 73 Squadron RAF
• Theatre: Western Desert, 1942
• Scale: 1/72
• Catalogue No.: AA30701
• Material: Die-cast metal and plastic detail parts
• Features:
• Desert scheme camouflage
• Detailed cannon-armed IIB variant features
• Display stand included