Considered revolutionary in 1935, by the start of WWII the earliest versions of The Hurricane with fabric covered wings and two bladed propellers had fallen behind the performance of the best German fighters. Nevertheless, once fitted with 3-blade propellers, these early Hurricanes were very successful during the Battle of Britian in 1940.
 
This early Hurricane fought over Dunkirk and in the Battle of Britain. Saved by the Air Historical Branch in 1944, it joined the Science Museum in 1954. It is on display in the ‘Flight’ Hall wearing genuine 615 Sqn markings. 
 
Paint Scheme - 615 Squadron, RAF Kenley, 1940.