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Another old shot released from the archives of Private shots on flickr . For some reason I have found nearly 500 photos sitting hidden away .
This one was taken at Old Warden Airfield on a display day and on this day P3717 was fresh out of restoration days and the pilot after displaying with a couple of other Hurricanes had the sky to himself and did he give the Hawker Hurricane a right work out !!
For more information checkout the shot of SWOP the Hurricane to read a fuller story of this iconic aircraft .
After having spent the last couple of years going to photo workshops with Spitfires and then actually taking a flight in a Spitfire , I think a promotion of the Hawker Hurricane is in order .
During the Battle of Britain, both the Supermarine Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane played crucial roles in defending Britain against the German Luftwaffe. These iconic fighter planes were at the forefront of the aerial combat during that pivotal period.

Supermarine Spitfire:
The Spitfire was a single-seat fighter plane that had recently entered service just before World War II began.
It was fast, sleek, and highly agile.
Although outnumbered by the Hurricane, the Spitfire’s performance was remarkable.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight still operates Spitfires today .
Hawker Hurricane:
The Hurricane was another single-seat fighter aircraft.
It was often overlooked in popular retellings of the battle, but its impact was immense.
Most of the RAF squadrons flying over London during the Battle of Britain were equipped with Hurricanes.
The Hurricane helped turn the tide of the war and left a lasting legacy in aviation and other aspects of modern life .
In summary, both the Spitfire and the Hurricane fought valiantly to defend Britain’s skies during the Battle of Britain, contributing significantly to the eventual victory .

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Taken on: July 2, 2017
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Camera: Canon EOS 550D, f/10.0, 1/1000 sec, 252mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Canon EOS 550D
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Focal Length: 252mm
ISO: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
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