Great blog. I asked a IWM “expert” at Duxford why us enthusiasts can’t sit in a Hurricane as we can a Spitfire. He said sadly they are so rare they are dearer than a Spitfire to own, fly, restore and insure! So we need to find a few more Hurricanes and invest in these iconic, heroic machines.
Beautiful aircraft! to think that this plane first came into service in the 1930s!! Rolls Royce V12 engine. 85 yrs old! It still gets me that all those years ago we were making sophisticated things like this.
this is a thing i have been thinking about... i think the hurricane is better than the spitfire. sure the spit is beautiful, but the narrow legs - the 30% of pilots who died in takeoff / landing accidents never got to hear how much they loved it. tank realised with the fw190, being robust & easy to handle was just as important as performance. as with the wing upgrades, they should have evolved it more. could have easily swapped the body for a stressed skin type too if it had the same mountings.
Am I the only one who thinks that comparing the lean, mean, [but truly beautiful] lines of the older aircraft - Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancasters, Wellingtons, and their German equivalents - to the modern versions the older WWII vintage aircraft really do look far more dangerous, frightening - to the opposition - and simply more lethal than the more modern ones do. I used to live near a couple of RAF and US bases in Suffolk and often saw the planes flying over, I've even seen the occasional RAF flyover living in Dublin [going to meet Russians would be my guess] and neither the sight nor the sound of them is anything like as business-like and downright dangerous as the sight and sound of any of the older aircraft flying over are. Unfortunately now only seen in the fly pasts or on odd videos like this one.
There's something special to me about LF363. A BBMF founding Hurricane. A long time flier in Sir Douglas Bader's 242 squadron colour scheme, and the total restoration from a catastrophic inflight engine failure and burned out forced 'landing'. And yet her she is still with the RAF since her day one. A tough bird that should never be let go.
I actually had a model of this actual plane, it's not a MKllc but a MKl, the MKllc had 4 x 20 mm cannons,Also the number for the original JXB was P3395 not LF393
Who said it was LF393? The video says LF363, and IS a Mk.IIc.... Quoted from the RAF Website: “The Hawker Hurricane played a vital role in the Battle of Britain. There are only 12 airworthy Hurricanes left in the world, and the BBMF proudly operates two of these historically important aircraft: Hurricane LF363 (Mk IIC) - believed to be the last Hurricane to enter service with the RAF. “ “Hurricane LF363 was built as a cannon-armed Mk IIC at the huge Hawker Aircraft factory at Langley, near Slough in Berkshire, during the latter part of 1943. The aircraft’s first flight, an air test, was completed on New Year’s Day, 1st January 1944. This remarkable Hurricane has therefore just passed its 75th ‘birthday’”
@@robhaytonairshowvideos9853 I was referring to the JXB painted on the side, JXB was a MKl and P3395 was it's number www.asisbiz.com/il2/Hurricane/RAF-1Sqn-JX/pages/Hawker-Hurricane-I-RAF-1Sqn-JXB-Arthur-V-Clowes-P3395-England-1940-01.html
@@Raven270969 the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft always carry their own serial number rather than the serial number of the aircraft they are representing
@@Raven270969 I know P3395 well, I have built a model of it as well. While LF363 is a Mk IIc she always represents a Mk I as the BBMF don't have a Mk I. The BBMF have another Mk IIc, PZ865 (the last Hurricane ever built), which does have the cannon associated with the Mk IIc. Because the BBMF aircraft are serving RAF aircraft they carry their own serial numbers rather than P3395 in the case of JX*B
Anyone remember the 1938 Hawker Hurricane mark 1 that was at the Gilbert’s dairy farm near Kilmeston, Warnford in Hampshire......Blue Paranthia Flower Tree Farm off Wheely Down rd in the 1980s It was the property of Pilot Officer Harold Gilbert of 252 Squadron It saw action in the battle for France, Battle of Britain, Malta and provided cover for the Sicily landings, It had a wooden two blade propeller and wooden wings covered in fabric. If anyone remembers this plane, or the farm, or the Gilbert’s can you contact me on. Nick. 18 Masons way Frome Ba11 4 Q D thanks.
I believe there were lots of gizmos associated with the canopy so that it would remain locked in the open position when landing, taxiing, and taking off. This was facilitate pilot escape or rescue if something goes wrong while landing, taxiing, or taking off. All about safety you know.
Also, with old tailgear fighters it was notoriously difficult to see straight ahead when on the ground because the nose was pointing upwards. So keeping canopy open made it possible For Pilot to reach out a bit to get a better view forward
can we just appreicate how clean that startup was
I thought so too. No smoke everywhere, no misfire, no bricks falling off the sorrounding buildings... =)
Great blog. I asked a IWM “expert” at Duxford why us enthusiasts can’t sit in a Hurricane as we can a Spitfire. He said sadly they are so rare they are dearer than a Spitfire to own, fly, restore and insure! So we need to find a few more Hurricanes and invest in these iconic, heroic machines.
Beautiful aircraft! to think that this plane first came into service in the 1930s!! Rolls Royce V12 engine. 85 yrs old! It still gets me that all those years ago we were making sophisticated things like this.
The true hero of Britan
Thanks. Beautiful video of this often forgotten star of wv2 ( and no music!)
I'm having an eargasm listening to this
best BoB fighter for sure! would dearly love to see more of these in the air.
No…. Definitely the spitfire lol
My head says the new F35; my heart lies with the workhorse of the Battle of Britain :)
this is a thing i have been thinking about... i think the hurricane is better than the spitfire. sure the spit is beautiful, but the narrow legs - the 30% of pilots who died in takeoff / landing accidents never got to hear how much they loved it. tank realised with the fw190, being robust & easy to handle was just as important as performance. as with the wing upgrades, they should have evolved it more. could have easily swapped the body for a stressed skin type too if it had the same mountings.
Am I the only one who thinks that comparing the lean, mean, [but truly beautiful] lines of the older aircraft - Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancasters, Wellingtons, and their German equivalents - to the modern versions the older WWII vintage aircraft really do look far more dangerous, frightening - to the opposition - and simply more lethal than the more modern ones do. I used to live near a couple of RAF and US bases in Suffolk and often saw the planes flying over, I've even seen the occasional RAF flyover living in Dublin [going to meet Russians would be my guess] and neither the sight nor the sound of them is anything like as business-like and downright dangerous as the sight and sound of any of the older aircraft flying over are. Unfortunately now only seen in the fly pasts or on odd videos like this one.
Love the Hawker Hurricane! One of my favorite aircraft! This one painted in the Clowes scheme from BOB!
There's something special to me about LF363. A BBMF founding Hurricane. A long time flier in Sir Douglas Bader's 242 squadron colour scheme, and the total restoration from a catastrophic inflight engine failure and burned out forced 'landing'. And yet her she is still with the RAF since her day one. A tough bird that should never be let go.
bfmcarparts Last Very true indeed - thanks for watchinh
These are still beautiful Aircraft
Spitfires for show, Hurricanes for Pros. 😈
Thanks for the video Rob, really appreciated!
I actually had a model of this actual plane, it's not a MKllc but a MKl, the MKllc had 4 x 20 mm cannons,Also the number for the original JXB was P3395 not LF393
Who said it was LF393? The video says LF363, and IS a Mk.IIc....
Quoted from the RAF Website:
“The Hawker Hurricane played a vital role in the Battle of Britain.
There are only 12 airworthy Hurricanes left in the world, and the BBMF proudly operates two of these historically important aircraft:
Hurricane LF363 (Mk IIC) - believed to be the last Hurricane to enter service with the RAF. “
“Hurricane LF363 was built as a cannon-armed Mk IIC at the huge Hawker Aircraft factory at Langley, near Slough in Berkshire, during the latter part of 1943. The aircraft’s first flight, an air test, was completed on New Year’s Day, 1st January 1944. This remarkable Hurricane has therefore just passed its 75th ‘birthday’”
@@robhaytonairshowvideos9853 I was referring to the JXB painted on the side, JXB was a MKl and P3395 was it's number
www.asisbiz.com/il2/Hurricane/RAF-1Sqn-JX/pages/Hawker-Hurricane-I-RAF-1Sqn-JXB-Arthur-V-Clowes-P3395-England-1940-01.html
@@Raven270969 the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft always carry their own serial number rather than the serial number of the aircraft they are representing
@@TopGunSGA Click on the link then you'll see what I'm on about.
@@Raven270969 I know P3395 well, I have built a model of it as well. While LF363 is a Mk IIc she always represents a Mk I as the BBMF don't have a Mk I. The BBMF have another Mk IIc, PZ865 (the last Hurricane ever built), which does have the cannon associated with the Mk IIc. Because the BBMF aircraft are serving RAF aircraft they carry their own serial numbers rather than P3395 in the case of JX*B
Really like this video up close and potent and great sound when the engine starts
Already looking forward to members day Oct 2nd thanks Robert
Yes Members Day last year was the best I've been to. Not sure if I'll make it this year, as I'll be in Ontario flying on VeRA....
+Rob Hayton Wow how cool is that you lucky person to be polite I shall look forward to some good video
+robert french lol ok Robert it's a deal - I'll give you a shout
U can kinda see the plane jump forward when it started up damn it just wants to go
Não fazia ideia de que ele era grande assim
I had a airfix hurricane, mk 1, happened to be jx b
I see the hornet nose art. Was this an actor aircraft in Piece of Cake?
Broaster07 not that I’m aware
@@robhaytonairshowvideos9853 quite so. Even though the book had hornet squadron in hurricanes, the TV series use various marks of spitfire.
Apparently, the wasp nose art was the personal insignia of Pilot Officer 'Taffy' Clowes of 1 Squadron.
Anyone remember the 1938 Hawker Hurricane mark 1 that was at the Gilbert’s dairy farm near Kilmeston, Warnford in Hampshire......Blue Paranthia Flower Tree Farm off Wheely Down rd in the 1980s It was the property of Pilot Officer Harold Gilbert of 252 Squadron It saw action in the battle for France, Battle of Britain, Malta and provided cover for the Sicily landings, It had a wooden two blade propeller and wooden wings covered in fabric. If anyone remembers this plane, or the farm, or the Gilbert’s can you contact me on. Nick. 18 Masons way Frome Ba11 4 Q D thanks.
Esse ta parecendo mais o Hurricane MK A
Why did the window still open?
Elizabeth Armada Do you mean the cockpit canopy? Not required until getting airborne then Milli would close it
Welwyn To Waltham Video & Photo yes. .canopy is the proper term. .thanks
I believe there were lots of gizmos associated with the canopy so that it would remain locked in the open position when landing, taxiing, and taking off. This was facilitate pilot escape or rescue if something goes wrong while landing, taxiing, or taking off.
All about safety you know.
Also, with old tailgear fighters it was notoriously difficult to see straight ahead when on the ground because the nose was pointing upwards. So keeping canopy open made it possible For Pilot to reach out a bit to get a better view forward
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