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History[]

Built by the Canadian Car Foundry Corporation,[2] with a Rotol propeller,[1] T9536 first served with 33 Sqn at Eleusis, Greece during March 1941. Once returned to Egypt she then became part of 73 Sqn, before joining 208 Sqn as a PR.I.[3]

Captured by the Germans near LG.134, Sollum, on 18th October 1941,[1] she acquired Balkenkreuz, before being liberated in May 1942. Returned to Egypt as a Communications Flight aircraft for 243 Wing, T9536 joined 74 OTU at Aqir, and was finally Struck Off Charge on 30th September 1943.[3]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wings Pallette
  2. Robertson, Bruce. British Military Aircraft Serials 1912-1966. Ian Allen Ltd. 1967 Page 158
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hawker Hurricane Gallery on Airfix Tribute Forum
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