Fragment of Hawker Hurricane fabric mounted in frame of aircraft aluminum

Fragment of doped fabric taken from fin flash of Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb Z3235 bearing flying sword painted in red on the white section.

Hand painted caption painted on strip below rudder stripe: Taken From 8 Gun Fighter Hurricane Z 3235 during 'The Battle of Britain' 1940 601 Squadron Always Endeavoured To Carry Its Crest Into Action, Despite Official Frowns. Presented by S/L S.G Vickers. Z3235 was constructed in 1941, served with 601 Squadron and was then transferred to the Soviet Union on 24 October 1941.