Hawker Hurricane Mark IIc

The Hawker Hurricane Mk I entered service in 1937 as the RAF's first eight-gun monoplane. During the Battle of Britain, Hurricanes shot down approximately 60% of enemy aircraft – more than all the other air and ground defences combined.

The Hurricane Mk IIC, a later development equipped with four 20mm cannon, was manufactured in larger numbers than any other version. Some were armed with bombs and nicknamed 'Hurri-Bombers'. The last Hurricane left the production line in July 1944 and today flies with the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. This Hawker Hurricane IIC, built in March 1944, served as a training aircraft and was displayed for many years at RAF Biggin Hill.