Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Hurricane
Hawker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. Hurricane Marker
The Hawker Hurricane was designed and built in the UK. It was developed to meet a 1934 request by the Royal Air Force (RAF) for a single-seat fighter aircraft. The design by Hawker was in many ways a transition aircraft in that it had many features of earlier biplane fighters, including wooden and fabric construction. The Hurricane also had many modern features, including a powerful Rolls-Royce engine, retractable landing gear and a monoplane wing design. The prototype was first flown in November 1936 and the first Hurricane squadron was formed in December 1937.
The Hurricane is remembered for the part it played in the Battle of Britain in the summer and autumn of 1940. The 26 Hurricane squadrons that took part in the defence against the Luftwaffe were responsible for most of the Luftwaffe's losses.
The RCAF received its first Hurricanes in August 1939, and the No. 1 Squadron reached Britain just in time to take part in the Battle of Britain. Commanded by S/L E.A. McNab. No. 1 Squadron was manned mainly with men from Montreal. From mid-August to mid-October 1940, No. 1 Squadron was credited with 31 enemy aircraft
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The Hurricane went on to be used in almost every theater of operations, including North Africa, Italy, Russia, Asia and Canada. In Canada, the RCAF used the Hurricane for defensive patrols on both coasts beginning in 1942. The Hurricane was also used as an advanced fighter trainer.
Specifications
Full scale model: fibreglass
Wingspan: 12.14m, Length: 9.58 m
Height: 3.99 m
Max Weight: 2994 kg
Max Speed: 512 km/h
Crew: 1 pilot
Role: fighter
In service: 1939-1948
Copie à l'échelle naturelle: fibre de verre
Envergure: 12,14 m, Longueur: 9.58 m,
Hauteur: 3,99 m
Masse maximale: 2994 kg
Vitesse maximale 512 km/h
Équipage: 1 pilote
Rôle: chasseur
En service: 1939-1948
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1939.
Location. 44° 6.866′ N, 77° 33.02′ W. Memorial is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. Hurricane and Marker
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 413 "Tusker" Squadron (here, next to this marker); 424 Squadron (a few steps from this marker); Spitfire (a few steps from this marker); RCAF and Allied Air Forces of Bomber Command (a few steps from this marker); CH-113 Labrador (a few steps from this marker); Canadian Fighter Pilots Who Fought in the Battle of Britain (a few steps from this marker); CH-118 Iroquois (within shouting distance of this marker); No. 6 Repair Depot
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
3. Hurricane
More about this memorial. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. Hawker Hurricane. (Submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
