R4118 is operated by Hurricane Heritage and based here at Old Warden. The Gloster Brockworth-built machine saw active service during the Battle of Britain with 605 Squadron, initially from RAF Drem, but from 6 September 1940 from RAF Croydon.
Flew in 253 Squadron from RAF Kenley, P3717 was damaged by German fighters over Redhill on 30 August 1940. The Hurricane was rebuilt by Hawkers as a IIa for service with the Sovjet airforces.
"Happy Anniversary to the Royal Air Force". Founded by the 1st Viscount Hugh Trenchard on the 1st of April 1918. RAF motto, 'Through Adversity to the Stars'. G-HUPW waiting for clearance for takeoff from Rwy20.
Stu Goldspink flying the Hurricane Heritage R4118. Built by the Gloster Aircraft Company it was delivered new to 605 Squadron on 17 August 1940 at the height of the Battle of Britain. Based at Croydon, pilots of R4118 claimed 5 enemy aircraft damaged.