They’re identification mark Sonja. To be precise, it’s an RAF Type A roundel. So anti-aircraft gunners would know that the aircraft above is one of the good guys. Unless it was over occupied Europe, in which case the gunner might have a different point of view. After the war, the Royal Canadian Air Force had a red maple leaf at the centre of their roundels.
Yeah, this is Legends Tim. Need to add some tags, thanks for the reminder.
Ah, the good old Hurricane, the mainstay aircraft of the Battle of Britain but usually overlooked for the good looks of the Spitfire. A beautiful aircraft and excellent capture.
Nice shot taken at Legends?
nice one, great shot!
Wonderful frame full of aircraft!! – great shot Ian
okay — why the bulls eyes under the wings?
They’re identification mark Sonja. To be precise, it’s an RAF Type A roundel. So anti-aircraft gunners would know that the aircraft above is one of the good guys. Unless it was over occupied Europe, in which case the gunner might have a different point of view. After the war, the Royal Canadian Air Force had a red maple leaf at the centre of their roundels.
Yeah, this is Legends Tim. Need to add some tags, thanks for the reminder.
I’ve made a few airfix models of these in my childhood,Ian.What a plane.
Beautiful!!!
I like how this is centered nicely separating the sky and the grass~
wonderful old machine,
great shot too Ian, excellent detail and colour.
An absolutely classic pose of the beautiful Hurricane.
When I was a kid the Hurri was my favourite plane, moreso than the Spitfire ‘cos it looked sturdy and tough … which it was 🙂
Ah, the good old Hurricane, the mainstay aircraft of the Battle of Britain but usually overlooked for the good looks of the Spitfire. A beautiful aircraft and excellent capture.
Thanks again. Hopefully next time I go to an airshow, there won’t be so many ground shots.
A Stunning photo Ian!
Definitely in my favs!