Brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB Aircraft "No. 134 Squadron 151 Wing Vaenga USSR" (1941) British Royal Air Force "Planes of World War II" Series die cast model by Luppa.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes with a display stand.
This model does not have any openings.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Dimensions approximately L-5.25 Wingspan-6.75 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.

HISTORY ASPECTS:The Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB of No. 134 Squadron 151 Wing holds a unique place in the annals of World War II as part of a critical mission to support the Soviet Union during the early stages of Operation Barbarossa the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. As part of a lend-lease agreement between the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union a contingent of Hurricanes including the Mk.IIB variants was dispatched to the Soviet Arctic region to bolster Soviet air defenses. In September 1941 151 Wing composed of No. 81 and No. 134 Squadrons was deployed to Vaenga airfield near Murmansk Russia to provide fighter cover for Arctic convoys and to train Soviet pilots on operating the Hurricane.The Mk.IIB variant of the Hurricane was particularly suited for this mission due to its enhanced armament of twelve .303 Browning machine guns and improved capabilities for ground attack roles. The Hurricane’s robust construction and ease of maintenance made it ideal for the harsh conditions of the Soviet front. Upon arrival in the Soviet Union No. 134 Squadron quickly engaged in combat operations alongside the Soviet Air Force against the Luftwaffe and Finnish Air Force who were contesting control of the skies over the Arctic. The Hurricane Mk.IIBs played a pivotal role in these engagements demonstrating their versa