The Thruxton-based Hurricane made the long-awaited trip ‘home’ to Finland in August to the delight of local aviation enthusiasts.
”After the Second World War fighter Hawker Hurricane landed on Wednesday evening Malmi airport to delight aviation enthusiasts.
Restored fighter is the Finnish Air Force’s wartime colors. This was reportedly the first time that this type of plane landed in Helsinki since World War II. machine seen in the weeks following the events in Kymi, Oulu and Helsinki.
In Finland, a resident of British Phil Lawton restored by the aircraft involved in Australia International Airshow event in just over a week after Helsinki.”
By: hampden98 - 25th September 2014 at 20:09
Would the Finnish markings be allowed in Germany?
By: Sopwith - 25th September 2014 at 11:38
Yes I thought that the Finnish markings were superb. Was Clive Davidson the pilot for the occasion? If he was congratulations Clive.
By: Wyvernfan - 25th September 2014 at 09:58
Shame the Finnish markings couldn’t of stayed on, as it looks refreshingly different!
Rob
By: Rocket2 - 25th September 2014 at 09:27
Back home now & Finnish colours washed off, presumably up for sale.
R2
By: Tin Triangle - 25th September 2014 at 09:11
Great to see. I bet the Finnish airshow fraternity were as excited as we were for the Lancasters!
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September 24, 2014 at 11:46 pm