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Hawker Hurricane IIC

Object details

While it is sometimes seen as the less glamorous partner to its famous contemporary the Supermarine Spitfire, to many people the Hawker Hurricane is the unsung hero of the Battle of Britain. It played a a vital role during the summer of 1940. Hurricanes destroyed more enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain than all the other air and ground defences combined. When armed with bombs, they were nick-named the ‘Hurri-Bomber’. The last Hurricane left the production line in July 1944 and today flies with the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. What an incredible opportunity to exclusively adopt an iconic piece of British history.

Your adoption details

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Each adoptee will receive a digital image of their adoption along with a certificate. Recognition of the adoption, including your name and an optional dedication message, will be listed on Collections Online. You will also receive tailored communication throughout the year about your adoption! Click here to see an example of the certificate and digital image received with your adoption.

Once you have completed your adoption, your digital certificate and image will be emailed to you, please allow up to five working days.  If you have made the adoption as a gift, details of the gift will be taken after purchase.  We will send the certificate and image out to you, with the gift recipient’s name included, which you can then give as a present.

Adoptions last 12 months from the purchase date.  The Museum may remove items from display temporarily or permanently for essential operational or conservation reasons.  Please check on our website for current location if you are travelling to see your object.

If you would like to adopt an object in the Standard tier exclusively, please do email us.