Hurricane P3717/DR348

[Ghosts of War]

Hello everyone,
Do any of you knowledgeable people know how 'original' Hurricane P3717/DR348 (which is flying and displaying in the UK) is? I am keen to know how much of the wartime aircraft (either P3717 or DR348) still exists in today's airframe, and what was replaced in the modern restoration. I have done a bit of hunting around online and found mention of a replacement wing for the original airframe and a different engine. Does anyone know what was replaced to get P3717 flying again? Thankyou!

 

[SaparotRob]

Looking forward to the replies!

 

[mjfur]

Most likely very little to perhaps some original parts were used.

I wasn't able to find photos of P3717/DR348 when recovered, but here are some examples of other Hurricanes recovered from Russia.

Soviet Hurricane project resurfaces in Kent

Ex-Russian fighter to be restored at Rochester

www.key.aero

Old Warbird Discovered: Hawker Hurricane crashed in 1942 & recovered in 2004

Hawker Hurricane Recovered This Aircraft crashed into a lake near the city of Murmansk in 1942, it was found and[...]

www.military-stuff.org

Hawker Hurricane recovered from lake near Murmansk

Original source: Lend-Lease on airforce.ru

www.warrelics.eu

 

[Ghosts of War]

Most likely very little to perhaps some original parts were used.

I wasn't able to find photos of P3717/DR348 when recovered, but here are some examples of other Hurricanes recovered from Russia.

Soviet Hurricane project resurfaces in Kent

Ex-Russian fighter to be restored at Rochester

www.key.aero

Old Warbird Discovered: Hawker Hurricane crashed in 1942 & recovered in 2004

Hawker Hurricane Recovered This Aircraft crashed into a lake near the city of Murmansk in 1942, it was found and[...]

www.military-stuff.org

Hawker Hurricane recovered from lake near Murmansk

Original source: Lend-Lease on airforce.ru

www.warrelics.eu

Hey mjfur, thanks for taking the time to reply and for the links. Yes considering the condition of what are now old airframes, those recovered from crash sites presumably require more reconstruction than restoration.

 

[Crimea_River]

Unfortunately I'm away from my copy of "Hawker Hurricane Survivors" by Gordon Riley which might have some answers. I can look when I'm home after next Wednesday.

 

[Ghosts of War]

Unfortunately I'm away from my copy of "Hawker Hurricane Survivors" by Gordon Riley which might have some answers. I can look when I'm home after next Wednesday.

Hello Crimea River, thanks very much i would really appreciate you help!

 

[G-ORDY]

Unfortunately I'm away from my copy of "Hawker Hurricane Survivors" by Gordon Riley which might have some answers. I can look when I'm home after next Wednesday.

I do know the full history of this aircraft - let's just say "it's complicated" and leave it at that …

 

[fubar57]

Wow¿

 

[Crimea_River]

G-ORDY is Gordon Riley I presume?

 

[Crimea_River]

To close the loop, Riley's write-up in the book I mentioned has no details on how much of the aircraft is original.

 

[Ghosts of War]

To close the loop, Riley's write-up in the book I mentioned has no details on how much of the aircraft is original.

Hey Crimea_River, thanks for taking the time to check the book for me - very much appreciated!

 

[G-ORDY]

G-ORDY is Gordon Riley I presume?

Yes, that's correct. My account in the book and in a subsequent article for Aeroplane magazine does not give the full picture for various reasons. As I said, it's complicated …