- Airfix 1/48 Hawker Hunter FGA9 FR10 GA11
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The Hawker Hunter, embodying the saying 'If it looks right, then it is right', was both an elegant and formidable aircraft. This 1:48 scale model kit, consisting of 124 parts, is perfect for enthusiasts aged 8 and older, showcasing the adaptable FGA.9 version developed to succeed the ground attack Venoms used by RAF units in the Middle East. With a skill level of 3 and offering a selection of three paint schemes, this kit lets you recreate one of the RAF's premier ground attack fighters from the Cold War period.
Key Features
124 plastic components to assemble a detailed 1:48 scale model
Selection of three genuine RAF paint schemes
Skill level 3 - designed for intermediate modellers
Completed wingspan measures 213mm
Options to build as FGA.9, FR.10 or GA.11 variant
Comes with a complete decal sheet for your chosen paint scheme
Suitable for ages 8 and up
History
Highlighting the Hunter's versatility, the FGA.9 variant was crafted to meet an RAF need to replace ground attack Venoms in the Middle East, essentially an F.6 airframe tailored for close air support. The reinforced wings of the Hunter allowed it to carry a wide range of offensive weapons, making the FGA.9 one of the RAF's most proficient ground attack aircraft. A total of 128 Hunter FGA.9s served both domestically and abroad, showcasing the aircraft's adaptability in various Cold War missions.BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
What's Inside
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Schemes
A09192 SCH A
A09192 - Hawker Hunter FGA.9, Aircraft flown under Tower Bridge, London, by Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock, No.1 Squadron, Royal Air Force West Raynham, Norfolk, England, April 5th 1968. (A)