In military aviation a "Scramble" is the act of quickly mobilizing men and military aircraft to get airborne to meet an immediate thread, usually to intercept rapidly approaching hostile aeroplanes. During the Battle of Britain many RAF pilots would relax near their aircraft at the Squadron Dispersal Hut or Caravan ready, at a moment's notice, to run to their own aircraft if and when the 'Scramble Bell' was sounded. Among the most memorable images of that long hot summer of 1940 was the sight of young British fighter pilots lounging and relaxing around their dispersal areas awaiting the vital telephone call. When the ringing of the warning bell sounded this would be quickly followed by groups of pilots leaping to their feet and running to their fully-armed and refueled Spitfires and Hurricanes sitting nearby.
This is the iconic image of a scene that was repeated thousands of times throughout that historic summer of 1940 and inspired this 4-figure set. Also adding to both scene and set is the sight of the 'Squadron Mascot', a Border Collie called 'DAISY', running excitedly alongside the four young pilots.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
Extra Fine painted
Scale
Scale 1:30
Material
Metal-Alloy
Epoch
World War II
Nationality/Location
Great Britain
State
new
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
King & Country UK Green Lane Ind. Est. DL16 6DL Spennymoor, Co Durham Vereinigtes Königreich
