Aircraft Photo of G-HRLI / V7497 | Hawker Hurricane Mk1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #150171
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-HRLI
Alternate Serial:V7497
Military Code:SD-X
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk1
C/n (msn):41H-136172
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Old WardenMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGTH   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Shuttleworth Military Pageant 2019
 
Photo Date:7 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor Thornton
Photo ID: 150171
Photo Comment

Constructed and delivered to 501 squadron in 1940, V7497 was shot down by a Messerschmitt Bf109 over Kent on 28th September that year. The wreck was recovered and later restored by Hawker Restorations Limited of Sudbury, Suffolk. Returned to airworthy status on 30 August 2018.

This photo is copyright © Trevor Thornton, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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