Airfix A40001 Twin Pack – Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 (FMOG) +

Airfix A40001 Twin Pack – Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 (FMOG) + Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib Classic Kit Model Building ki

In advance of the nation™s commemoration events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day in summer 2024, Britain™s army of aviation enthusiasts found themselves regularly checking the social media feeds of the Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team, just in case they made any interesting announcements.  Sure enough, on a damp Monday in May, the doors of one of the Hardened Aircraft Shelters at RAF Coningsby opened to reveal a beautifully presented Eurofighter Typhoon, resplendent in 1944 camouflage and identification markings.  The impressive scheme applied to Typhoon FGR.4 ZJ913 took inspiration from the RAF No.257 (Burma) Squadron Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib flown by Pilot Officer Denzil Jenkins in support of the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944, complete with the black and white identification markings which were such a distinctive feature of Allied aircraft operating over Normandy on D-Day.  This was a masterstroke by the RAF PR team, and this aircraft thrilled millions of people throughout the airshow season which followed, at commemorative events in both the UK and France, and whilst undertaking a successful tour of Canada.  Enthusiasts were quick to give this distinctive aircraft a name of its own, and from that very first day at Coningsby, she was referred to as ˜Moggy™, another play on the squadron codes the aircraft wore, using the roundel as an O.  Sadly, this attractive aircraft only served a single season as the RAF display Typhoon, but will be fondly remembered as one of the most popular RAF aircraft of the post-war era.  ‘Moggy’ can now take pride of place on your workbench, along with the aircraft that inspired her look, with both aircraft model kits in 1:72 scale.

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WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.

• This remarkable dual set combines two legendary RAF aircraft models in 1:72 scale, featuring the contemporary Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 'Moggy' alongside the historic Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib that inspired its eye-catching D-Day tribute design.
• Comprising 117 parts and rated at skill level 2, this dual set is ideal for modellers aged 8 and older, enabling you to recreate both the original 1944 camouflage of No.257 (Burma) Squadron and the stunning 2024 homage on the RAF Display Team's aircraft.
• Key Features Twin pack includes both Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 'Moggy' and Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib in 1:72 scale 117 pieces with skill level 2 build, perfect for modellers aged 8 years and above Authentic schemes celebrating the 80th anniversary of D-Day Eurofighter Typhoon features distinctive black and white D-Day identification markings Wingspan of 153mm on completed Eurofighter model Recreate the historic 1944 No.257 (Burma) Squadron camouflage scheme Decals for ZJ913, the RAF Typhoon Display Team aircraft from the 2024 season
• License line BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Item Length – Without Packaging (cm) 43 Item Width – Without Packaging (cm)
• Contents (what's in the box) sets Plastic model kits, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.