BBMF Hurricane Mk IIC, LF363, RAF Coningsby, 2024

            A visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. 

The BBMF aircraft currently on the base are undergoing winter maintenance, so are laid up including the Lancaster bomber. That said, one of the two Mk19 Spitfires remains in an airworthy state as are the BBMF's two D.H. Chipmunks. 

Pictured on stands is the BBMF's MkIIC Hawker Hurricane LF363. Although she was delivered new to the RAF in 1943, the aircraft carries the colours and markings of RF-J, 303 squadron (Polish sqdn). The original Hurricane to carry these markings belonged to Hurricane MkI V6665, delivered as a replacement aircraft to 303 Squadron at RAF Northolt on 7th September 1940, during the height of the BoB. V6665 lasted just 20 days before it too was lost in combat. 

LF363 wearing these colours is a fitting tribute to the hundreds of young men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom during the dark days of WW2. ...Something our wayward politicians should keep sharply in mind during these troubled times.  

Photo - Monday 04nov24.

Taken on: November 4, 2024

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