Hurricane

Summary In a chance discovery, Peter Vacher discovers a far flung, disassembled, heavily weathered airplane in India which he mistakenly identifies as a Spitfire. It turns out to be the sole surviving Hurricane from the Battle of Britain. After six years of wrangling with Indian authorities Peter returns the aircraft to England where he recruits Morris Hammond's organization to perform a meticulous restoration including the engine. The result is a piece of history that delights the pilots who would once again have a chance to fly it.

S1.E2 ∙ Hurricane

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Ian McLachlan Colin McLean Maurice Hammond Doug Rozendaal

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 5, 2016

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : Coleman Television

Summary In a chance discovery, Peter Vacher discovers a far flung, disassembled, heavily weathered airplane in India which he mistakenly identifies as a Spitfire. It turns out to be the sole surviving Hurricane from the Battle of Britain. After six years of wrangling with Indian authorities Peter returns the aircraft to England where he recruits Morris Hammond's organization to perform a meticulous restoration including the engine. The result is a piece of history that delights the pilots who would once again have a chance to fly it.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 5, 2016

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : Coleman Television

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