Corgi 1/32 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I P3966 Pilot Officer J.A. Paddy Hemingway

1/32 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I P3966 Pilot Officer J.A. Paddy Hemingway by Corgi delivers a detailed ready-to-display aircraft model for Battle of Britain collectors, military aviation enthusiasts and 1:32 scale aircraft displays.

Featuring:

• Diecast metal construction: provides a solid, detailed model for display.
• Detailed painted finish: recreates the period appearance of Hurricane P3966 with aircraft markings.
• Optional landing gear: lets you display the model with the undercarriage fitted for a different presentation.
• Display cradle and base: provide a ready-made presentation option for your collection.
• Limited Edition Certificate: adds collector appeal to this Corgi Aviation Archive model.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):

• Length: 26.6 cm
• Wingspan: 35 cm
• Height: 7 cm

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: 1:32
• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Series: Corgi Aviation Archive
• Aircraft: Hawker Hurricane Mk.I
• Aircraft Serial: P3966
• Pilot: Pilot Officer J.A. "Paddy" Hemingway
• Markings: P3966
• Material: Diecast metal with additional components
• Finish: Painted
• Wingspan: 35 cm
• Display: Cradle and display base included
• Paint and glue: Not required
• Modelling tools: Not required
• Assembly: None required

Perfect for Battle of Britain collections, RAF memorabilia displays, military aircraft enthusiasts and 1:32 scale model aircraft collections.

Why this aircraft matters

Hawker Hurricane P3966 is closely linked with Pilot Officer John "Paddy" Hemingway and the intense air fighting of 1940. Hemingway joined the RAF in 1938 and flew with No. 85 Squadron. During the Battle of France, the squadron recorded 90 enemy aircraft destroyed in eleven days, with Hemingway credited with victories against a Heinkel He 111 and a Dornier Do 17.

During the Battle of Britain, Hemingway flew P3966 against German bombers over Kent on 26 August 1940. His Hurricane was hit by cannon fire from a Messerschmitt Bf 109, forcing him to abandon the aircraft by parachute. P3966 later crashed at Fobbing Marshes in Essex and was recovered decades later.

Livery and Finish

The model recreates P3966 in its period RAF markings associated with No. 85 Squadron. The painted finish and printed markings give you a display piece focused on the aircraft flown by one of the best-known pilots of the Battle of Britain.

How to use it

Place the Hurricane on its display base or cradle on your desk, shelf or aviation display. It arrives as a finished diecast model, so you do not need paint, glue or modelling tools