Hawker Hurricane MK I R4118 ( GB Registration G-HUPW) takes off to join the flypast at the 2010 RIAT at RAF Fairford, UK

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Hawker Hurricane MK I R4118 ( GB Registration G-HUPW) takes off to join the flypast commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at the 2010 RIAT Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford Gloucestershire England. This aircarft manufactured in 1940 flew nearly 50 sorties and shot down 5 enemy aircraft. It's probably one of the most historic fighter planes to survive the war.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: RAF Fairford Fairford Gloucestershire England
Photo credit: © Peter Brogden / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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