That Hurricane display has always been one of my favourites at Hendon. Most people just walk past it because it's an unsightly mess but, for me, it's the most moving of any of the aircraft. The names of the Fighter Command pilots who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain are memorialized next to the display, along with the account of the pilot who lost his life during its last sortie (the pilot baled out but his 'chute failed to open).
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing warbirds flying and pristine restorations are often things of beauty...but every once in a while, I need to remind myself of the cost associated with these old warplanes that I love so much. This exhibit in Hendon, perhaps more than any other, gives me that reminder. I look forward to seeing how the Do17 will be incorporated - hopefully both aircraft will receive greater prominence within the Museum.