Hurricanes flown off carriers were the mainstay of Malta's air defence through the worst of the siege before Spitfires arrived, and 'Hurribombers' and tank-busting variants supported the desert army throughout. Rugged and easy to repair, it remained in front-line desert service well after being outclassed over Europe.
c/n G5-92301. This is the only airworthy Hurricane with a genuine Battle of Britain history. Since 2015 she has lodged with the Shuttleworth Collection and is seen displaying at the 2017 Season Premier Airshow at Old WarAlan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0 · sourceTwo-seat Hawker Hurricane Trainer no 2-31.Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain · sourceHawker Hurricane Mark I, N2358 'Z', of No. 1 Squadron RAF is refuelled while undergoing an engine check at Vassincourt.Royal Air Force official photographer · Public domain · source