Aircraft Photo of G-ROBT / P2902 | Hawker Hurricane Mk1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #49066
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-ROBT
Alternate Serial:P2902
Military Code:DX-R
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk1
Licence-built by:Gloster
C/n (msn):[ P2902 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:DuxfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSU   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Battle of Britain Air Show 2017
 
Photo Date:24 September 2017
Photo by:Mick Bajcar
Photo ID: 49066
Photo Comment

This aircraft was built by Gloster Aircraft during 1939. It first flew on about 20th October 1939. By May 1940, it was operational with 245 Fighter Squadron, based at Drem on the East Coast of Scotland, engaged on shipping protection patrols. It was crash landed on a beach in Dunkirk in 1940 after engaging two Messerschmitt 109s. It remained there until recovered by French enthusiasts in 1988. It was obtained some time later and, beautifully restored flew again on 19th June 2017

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