Sea Hurricane 1B
This Canadian built Sea Hurricane first flew in January 1941. Originally built as a Hurricane Mk.I, it was shipped to the UK and converted to Sea Hurricane IB standard, involving the fitting of catapult spools and an arrester hook.
Restored to flight in 1995, it is owned by the Shuttleworth Trust based at Old Warden, Bedfordshire. Seen here at Shuttleworth Military Air Show 2024.
Sea Hurricane 1B
This Canadian built Sea Hurricane first flew in January 1941. Originally built as a Hurricane Mk.I, it was shipped to the UK and converted to Sea Hurricane IB standard, involving the fitting of catapult spools and an arrester hook.
Restored to flight in 1995, it is owned by the Shuttleworth Trust based at Old Warden, Bedfordshire. Seen here at Shuttleworth Military Air Show 2024.