| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | Z3055 |
| Military Code: | HA-E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2A |
| C/n (msn): | [ Z3055 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ta Qali (closed)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LMMT IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Malta Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2017 |
| Photo by: | Kas van Zonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 348939 |
| Photo Comment |
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Built in 1941 and one of 42 Hurricanes that were delivered to Malta in May/.June 1941. On July 4, 1941 the aircraft departed from Safi strip but the pilot had to ditch into the sea, writing off the aircraft. the reason is thought to be an engine fire. In 1993 a diver located the aircraft, at a depth of 40m just off Wied Iz-Zurrieq. In September 1995 the aircraft was salvaged and a restoration project was started. This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 March 2021, and has since been viewed 195 times. |