(SALE)1/48 HAWKER HUNTER F4/F5/J34

Upon entering RAF Service in July 1954, the Hawker Hunter F.1 proved to be somewhat unreliable and fell short of RAF requirements for the front-line fighter. However, by the time the improved F.4 (and F.5 with Sapphire 101 engine) marks entered front line squadron use, the Hunter had matured into an effective machine and has since become recognized as not just one of the most beautiful and purposeful looking jet fighters ever produced, but also one of the most widely used and versatile. The definitive F.6 variant ensured the Hunter’s place in RAF history, its distictive ‘dog tooth’ leading edge to the wing easily distinguishing it from the earlier marks as did the improved Rolls Royce Avon 203 engine. Seeing combat over Suez as well as combat patrols during the Borneo confrontation, the Hunter later excelled in FGA.9 guise as an excellent ground attack aircraft. In addition to RAF service the Hunter found a home with a wide array of export users. From Chile to India, Sweden to Lebanon, the Hunter could be found flying with a variety of air forces right up until the beginning of the 21st century.