AirVenture Video 2024: Hawker Hurricane Mk XII

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Key Takeaways:

  • An ultra-rare World War II Hawker Hurricane from the Vintage Wings collection was showcased at EAA AirVenture 2024.
  • The aircraft's appearance celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
  • It features the unique livery of Canadian ace Willie McKnight and is considered by its pilots to be the most historically accurate Hurricane in the world.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eRJRi7vRPU

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), the Vintage Wings collection brought its ultra-rare World War II Hawker Hurricane to EAA AirVenture 2024. Painted in the unique livery of Canadian ace Willie McKnight, its pilots call this Hurricane the most historically accurate in the world.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.
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