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Fly Models is continue its exploration of the Hawker Hurricanes Mk II in 1/32 scale. The next release will be the Mk IID

Hurricane Mk IID was a conversion of the Hurricane Mk IIB armed with two 40 mm (1.57 in) anti-tank autocannons in a gondola-style pod, one under each wing. A single Browning machine gun was fitted in each wing loaded with tracers for aiming purposes. The first aircraft flew on 18 September 1941 and deliveries started in 1942. Factory built aircraft had additional armour for the pilot, radiator and engine, and were armed with a Rolls-Royce gun with 12 rounds. Later this was changed to the 40 mm (1.57 in) Vickers S gun with 15 rounds. The outer wing attachments were strengthened so that 4G could be pulled at a weight of 8,540 lb (3,874 kg). The extra weight of the guns and armour protection impacted on the aircraft's performance marginally. These Hurricanes were nicknamed "Flying Can Openers", perhaps a play on the No. 6 Squadron's logo which flew the Hurricane starting in 1941.

No details on marking options from Fly, but we will bring it to you ASAP. The previous releases have been very well received so there should be no reason why this release should not be as good.

32015 - Hurricane Mk IID – 1/32

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