Historical information

The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for service with the Royal Air Force. Due to its lightweight, yet robust, construction and ease of maintenance, the Hurricane had a long operational life in many theatres of war. It was also built by, or exported to, several other countries..

Significance

The Hurricane was unusual in that it was flown operationally by both the Allies and the Axis during the WW2.

Physical description

Brown timber frame with cream coloured mount containing print of fighter plane flying over field.

Inscriptions & markings

Hawker "Hurricane" Mk 11b G-TWTD S/N AE77