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Hurricane IIB Identity
Posted by Adrian Hardgrave on Sun Mar 23, 2003 04:32:25 PM
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Dear All,
I would like to be able to research the service history(Form AM78) of the Hurricane below. I only have a data plate which gives the manufacturers serial number. Is it possible to obtain the RAF serial number from this serial number, and so trace the relevant Form AM78? I've tried the museum at Hendon, but they say that they can't relate manufacturers serial numbers directly to RAF registration numbers. Can anyone out there help with any information on this aircraft, or point me in another direction for research?
I don't know much about WWII aircraft, but I'm willing to answer questions about WWII jeeps in return.(-8#
Hawker Hurricane Mk I (IIB?), Frame Number 48041. Possibly modified from Mk I to Mk IIB as builders plate has a "IB" electropencilled in after the original Mk I. Plate recovered from Canada.
Thanks,
Best Regards,
Adrian