5 Mar 1936

United Kingdom
  • Hawker's prototype fighter K5083 was delivered to Martelesham Heath airfield in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom for testing. ww2dbase [Hurricane | Martelesham Heath, England | CPC]
25 May 1937

United Kingdom
  • British Royal Air Force took ownership over prototype Hurricane fighter K5083 at Martelesham Heath airfield in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Hurricane | Martelesham Heath, England | CPC]



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