Here is a sample of some of the Hurricane prints and pictures available through John Dibbs and ourselves.
Both of these images are copyright protected as part of the John Dibbs collection.
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Douglas Bader's Hurricane |
The Struggle Begins |
Further images are available at John's own web site
Our thanks to John Dibbs for his kind permission allowing us to use these images on our site and for his co-operation in assisting us with our restoration work.
On 9 August 2009, our Rolls-Royce Merlin engine was put through its paces with a engine run (this being the first time after 7 years restoration and 68 years since its last flight). This engine generated 2800 rpm, typical output for a Hurricane taking off.
Gerry, one of our volunteers, is also undertaking the restoration of a Bristol Hercules engine. This engine was fitted to Elizabethan, Varsity and other aircraft. This is a massive air-cooled radial engine, similar to the Pratt and Whitney engine that was fitted in the B-17. If anybody can get this engine to run, Gerry can!!
