The Hurricane Mk IV, s/n KZ321 c/r CF-TPM, has flown for the first time since it was shipped from Duxford and reassembled in Gatineau by VWoC. The pilot, Robert Erdos an experienced Hurricane pilot and test pilot for the National Research Council of Canada, reported no problems with the airplane. He also was sporting a big grin when he returned to the ramp.
KZ321 WILL BE ATTENDING AIR SHOW OTTAWA THIS WEEKEND!!!
You can thank the government for being speedy on the paperwork. The first flight wasn’t actually scheduled for another week or two even though the Hurricane was practically ready to go.
Mike
By: British Canuck - 20th June 2006 at 12:17
Had a great time at the airshow..meet up with some old and some new planes geeks..
Here are a few pictures that I took.
Luv that new Hurricane..very very nice indeed.
By: K225 - 20th June 2006 at 02:58
Bob Swaddling at Sky Harbour knew what he was doing when they picked the colour scheme for the Mustang. It represents an aircaft of RCAF 442 Sq who flew Mustang IVs during the last month of the war. These guys operated out of the UK and were involved in the liberation of the Channel Islands on the day after the war (that is 9 May 1945). This was probably the last combat operation of the war in Europe.
This aircraft was the odd one in the squadron Y2*C. It had a North American canopy (which is a bit taller and not as ‘flat’,) and the usual cuffed Hamilton Standard prop. This is a normal US P-51D so does not have the louvers that the Mustang IVs had. This would be the correct markings for this particular aircraft a P51D not a Mustang IV. For more pictures check out:
By: mrhenniger - 20th June 2006 at 02:32
Good to see the Hurri has gone to a good home, too 🙂
You are correct there. She is in good hands still, just different hands.
Mike
By: DazDaMan - 19th June 2006 at 22:06
Love the colour scheme on that Mustang 🙂
Good to see the Hurri has gone to a good home, too 🙂
By: K225 - 19th June 2006 at 21:46
A beautiful site!
These photos were posted on the Ottawa Airshow site of the Vintage Wings of Canada fly by.
The show also honored Scott Manning who was lost when his BD5 crashed prior to the airshow, in his honour the Snowbirds did a missing man flyby as well.
By: Napier Sabre - 17th June 2006 at 19:47
Sad to see her in pastures new but glad shes still flying.
By: markstringer - 16th June 2006 at 22:50
Can i have my ball back please sir?
By: Manston Airport - 16th June 2006 at 15:28
Looks Brilliant still sad we lost her 🙁 over the pond.
James
By: contrailjj - 16th June 2006 at 04:29
all I can add… is that plans had been and now I guess are now going ahead to launch the Spit, Hurri and Mustang at 11:46 and open the show both days with them at 12:00, followed by the Hornet on Saturday and the F-16 on Sunday
James
By: K225 - 16th June 2006 at 04:21
That is fantastic news a flypast of the Spitfire, Hurricane, and Mustang IV would be great to see. Now add the CWH Lancaster what a sight that would be. If they could ever get together with Ed Russells collections and CWH we could have an excellent warbird show.
Now add the Harvards …… wishful thinking!!
Too bad they got rained out for the first fly day those of us from Project Northstar were hoping to get over and help out.
By: mrhenniger - 16th June 2006 at 03:04
Will KZ321 be at Thunder over Michigan?
I don’t think they are too keen on going that far from home with a “new” airframe until they are familiar with it. Right now the plan is for the Spit and Mustang to go to Thunder.
Mike
By: turretboy - 16th June 2006 at 02:48
Mike, thanks for sharing the great news!
Will KZ321 be at Thunder over Michigan?
Regards,
By: airic - 16th June 2006 at 01:58
Great news Mike. Can’t wait for Saturday morning. I hope you have good shooting Friday and I will call when we get into town.
Cheers,
Eric
By: contrailjj - 16th June 2006 at 00:57
Excellent news Mike!!!
See everyone there – this one is going to be good!!!
James
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