Corgi RAF No.73 Sqn Paddy III Edgar Cobber Kain Rouvres France Spring 1940 Hurricane Mk I Scale 1/72 AA32019

The Corgi Aviation Archive Hawker Hurricane Mk. I “Paddy III” AA32019 is a collectable 1/72 scale diecast model representing one of the RAF’s best-known early Second World War fighter pilots. This release depicts a Hawker Hurricane Mk. I of RAF No.73 Squadron, flown by Flying Officer Edgar James “Cobber” Kain at Rouvres, France, in Spring 1940. Retail listings identify the model as AA32019 Hawker Hurricane Mk. I, Royal Air Force, White P, named “Paddy III”, E.J. “Cobber” Kain, No.73 Squadron, Rouvres, France, Spring 1940.

The Hawker Hurricane was one of the RAF’s most important fighters of the early war period. While the type is often associated with the Battle of Britain, this model represents the Battle of France period, when RAF fighter squadrons were operating from French airfields during the opening phase of the war in Western Europe.

Edgar James “Cobber” Kain was a New Zealand-born RAF pilot who became one of the most celebrated fighter pilots of the early war. Contemporary model notes describe him as the first RAF pilot to claim a Messerschmitt Bf 109E, the first RAF ace of the Second World War, and the first RAF fighter pilot of the conflict to receive the DFC. By June 1940, he was credited as the RAF’s top ace before his death in a flying accident.

Produced by Corgi Aviation Archive, this AA32019 model is ideal for collectors of RAF fighters, Hawker Hurricanes, No. 73 Squadron aircraft, Battle of France subjects, ace-pilot aircraft, and 1/72-scale diecast military models.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Range: Aviation Archive
• Aircraft Type: Hawker Hurricane Mk.I
• Aircraft Name: “Paddy III”
• Aircraft Code: White P
• Pilot: Flying Officer E.J. “Cobber” Kain
• Squadron: RAF No.73 Squadron
• Base / Setting: Rouvres, France
• Period: Spring 1940
• Scale: 1/72
• Product Code: AA32019
• Model Type: Diecast military aircraft model
• Collector Theme: RAF Hurricane / Battle of France / No.73 Squadron / Cobber Kain / early WWII fighter aircraft

Collector Notes

This model represents Flying Officer E.J. “Cobber” Kain’s Hawker Hurricane Mk. I, “Paddy III”, is a strong subject for collectors interested in the RAF’s early-war operations in France. The connection to Kain gives AA32019 extra historical appeal, as he was one of the RAF’s most famous fighter pilots during the first year of the Second World War.

For collectors, this model pairs well with other Corgi Hurricanes, RAF Battle of France aircraft, Battle of Britain releases, early Spitfires, Bf 109s, and other ace-pilot aircraft from 1939–1940.