V7608
Ground crewman dismounts the wing of XR-J having assisted the pilot with his straps, XR-C in the background awaits its pilot.
IWM collections
Object Number - CH 2412 - Hawker Hurricane Mk I, V7608 XR-J, of No 71 (Eagle) Squadron RAF, lined up with other aircraft at Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire Ground crewman...
Hurricane Mk I, V7608 XR-J, of No 71 (Eagle) Squadron RAF, Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Manufactured |
Spitfire Close, Slough, Slough SL3 8GY, UK | 2 July 1940 | Built by Hawker, Langley Airfield, Berkshire. Contract 62305/39. Aircraft deliveries commenced on the 2nd July, 1940 and were completed on the 5th February, 1941. |
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Assigned |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | Assigned to No 71 (Eagle) Squadron RAF, Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire. | |
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Delivered |
To RAF. |
Revisions
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Sources
IWM Photo CH 2412 Caption Details.
http://www.k5083.mistral.co.uk/APS.HTM Hurricane Production List.
