6 Sqdn Hurricane IIC

Huricanes of 6 Sqdn recovering to Castel Benito (RAF Idris) dodging

the late afternoon CuNims. Your comments appreciated.

Wonderfull photo !!!!

And this is how you do composites - good job. Where did you snap the IIc I wonder?

Sorry, folks, should have stated that this was a composite when I posted. Thanks, Peter, the Hurricane was at Legends 05 and 06. Also at Canada shows (? Russel Group)- not sure if same airframe but presented in same colour/codes and serial. This one from Legends 06.

I see the Russell group planes regularily, but never a IIc, and never in desert colours - jelous, once again:)

Peter, after discussion with Jim (he of Canada) we find that the apparent two Hurris are one and the same. JV-N was initially at Duxford and then transferred, mid '06, to Vintage Wings (Montreal based) where it resides. Also find that JV-N is not a IIC but a Mk IV (shame and disgrace upon me) and now carries the Canadian reg of CF-TPM hidden under the port tailplane. JV-N still carries the 'flying can-opener' logo on the port-side cowling as applied to 6 Sqdn a/c. Just another smidgeon of arcane aeronautical knowledge!!! Cheers.......Pat

 

PS How do you tell the difference between a MkIIC and IV anyway.

Another magnificant piece of work, I've just spent the last 5 minutes or so staring at it before writing this! I think the main success of this image is the simplicity of nothing more than a great sky and some classic fighters. Wonderful.

Regards, Alex

Thanks Alex - that makes me feel pretty good - the aim was for simplicity and some indication of the serenity of flight. I know they are warbirds but they have feelings too! Cheers..........Pat.

Pure emotion!

Well done.