Aircraft Photo of P2617 | Hawker Hurricane Mk1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #653401
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:P2617
Military Code:AF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk1
Licence-built by:Gloster
C/n (msn):[ P2617 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:607 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
 
Photo Date:19 May 2012
Photo by:Arjun Sarup
Photo ID: 653401
Photo Comment

On display at RAF Museum Hendon with split black/white undersides. This Hurricane was built by Gloster at Brockworth and entered RAF service on 19 Jan 1940. It was sent to France and flew sorties with 'A' Flight, No. 607 (County of Durham) Sqn. during the Battle of France. Transferred back to Croydon in May 1940, it flew in the Battle of Britain. It spent time thereafter with Training Command and suffered accidents and repairs. The Hurricane was identified for preservation in April 1944. It was used in films including "Battle of Britain," finally reaching RAF Hendon in May 1972.

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