Corgi AA36401.(D) Eurofighter Typhoon F.2 - 17(R) Sqn.,RAF Coningsby, Lincs. England, 2005

Limited Edition Certificate has been removed from this model. (DE-SPEC)

In 2003 No 17 became the first RAF squadron to receive the Eurofighter Typhoon. Initially based a Warton it's responsibilities include the evaluation of the new aircraft and its integration into full squadron service. On 19 May 2005, the Squadron officially reformed with the presentation of the Squadron Standard at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, to become No 17 (Reserve) Squadron, the Typhoon Operational Evaluation Unit.The initial batch of two-seat aircraft are Typhoon T1s, while the single-seater is the Typhoon F2. Length: 217mm Width: 155mm