Hawker Typhoon 1/72 Die Cast Model - AA36514 John Robert Baldwin RAF 1944

Description: Feel the Power of an Aviation Legend: Introducing the Corgi Hawker Typhoon Diecast Model! FeaturesModel is approximately 7 long with a 7 wingspanPropeller rotatesComes with optional position landing gearA pilot figure is includedStand is included so model can be diplayed in flight modeBy the end of his first tour of duty in April 1944 pilot John Robert Baldwin had amassed at least 13 aerial victories having flown an incredible number of missions supporting pre-D-Day operations in his trusty Hawker Typhoon. He would return to operational flying after taking a short break having been promoted to the position of Wing Commander RAF No.146 Wing again flying Typhoons and again embarking on a punishing schedule of flight operations this time in support of the Allied ground advances through France and missions against V-1 Doodlebug sites. Leading the entire Wing on at least sixteen occasions Baldwin's logbook shows at least 110 sorties flown in support of these missions with other official records suggesting that figure should be closer to 170 as this Wing Commander was determined to lead his men from the front during these dangerous missions. Baldwin's reputation was such that he was assigned at least two Typhoons each configured for different missions. One was equipped with bombs whilst the one referred to as 'JBII' sported the rocket projectiles RAF Hawker Typhoons became so famous for using. One wartime picture shows two of Baldwin's Typhoons parked next to each other which is a fascinating record of this ace pilot's wartime contribution. John Robert Baldwin would end the war as the highest-scoring Hawker Typhoon 'Ace' with 15 confirmed victories 1 shared and 4 probables to his name.

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Location: McDonough, Georgia

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