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Twelve years since the amazing account of Peter Vacher’s discovery in India was originally published, Grub Street is thrilled to bring readers the updated story of Hurricane R4118.

Since the restoration of this magnificent aircraft to flight in 2004, Peter Vacher continued to research its history, and more stories of R4118’s origins are told, including the extraordinary tale of how this aircraft shot down a friendly Whitley bomber before it was assigned to a RAF squadron.

With brand new photography and sources, including wartime letters from Bunny Currant, this book is essential reading for all Hurricane enthusiasts.



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Praise for Hurricane R4118: 'The amazing story of how this only surviving Hurricane from the Battle of Britain was discovered and lovingly restored.' The Mail on Sunday; 'The ultimate lost and found. Vacher's meticulous research into the plane's history is fascinating.' Classic and Sports Car; 'A tremendous aviation detective story, Vacher's book is an achievement to match his vision.' The Oxford Times; 'Absorbing. A quite exceptional book.' Flypast

Hurricane R4118 Revisited: The Extraordinary

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      Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 31/08/2017
      ISBN13: 9781910690437, 978-1910690437
      ISBN10: 1910690430
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Twelve years since the amazing account of Peter Vacher’s discovery in India was originally published, Grub Street is thrilled to bring readers the updated story of Hurricane R4118.

      Since the restoration of this magnificent aircraft to flight in 2004, Peter Vacher continued to research its history, and more stories of R4118’s origins are told, including the extraordinary tale of how this aircraft shot down a friendly Whitley bomber before it was assigned to a RAF squadron.

      With brand new photography and sources, including wartime letters from Bunny Currant, this book is essential reading for all Hurricane enthusiasts.



      Trade Review
      Praise for Hurricane R4118: 'The amazing story of how this only surviving Hurricane from the Battle of Britain was discovered and lovingly restored.' The Mail on Sunday; 'The ultimate lost and found. Vacher's meticulous research into the plane's history is fascinating.' Classic and Sports Car; 'A tremendous aviation detective story, Vacher's book is an achievement to match his vision.' The Oxford Times; 'Absorbing. A quite exceptional book.' Flypast

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