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RAF Hurricane Airframe Structure Joint – Battle of Britain Relic (V7500)
A very rare and substantial airframe structure joint from an RAF Hurricane, presented in outstanding condition. This is a key structural component from the fuselage/cockpit area, factory-made at Hawker and featuring a design unique to Hurricane construction.
Formed from steel and aluminium, the piece consists of multiple sections riveted and bolted together as part of the aircraft’s main framework. It retains much of its original finish, including visible green and black paintwork. The part shows clear evidence of crash impact, having been bent and torn, yet remains solid and exceptionally well preserved.
Notably, it displays numerous clearly legible part numbers, maker’s marks, and Hawker inspection stamps—rarely seen so well defined on pieces of this type. Measuring approximately 23 inches in length, this is an unusually large and highly desirable Hurricane relic, ideal for display or as a centrepiece in any serious collection.
Provenance
This component originates from RAF Hurricane V7500. The aircraft was piloted by Austrian-born ace Count Manfred Beckett Czernin and was shot down by German ace Adolf Galland, flying a Messerschmitt Bf 109, at approximately 10:20 on 17 November 1940 during the Battle of Britain.
V7500 was serving with No. 17 Squadron at the time. The engagement took place over RAF Wattisham, where Galland—recording his 54th victory—shot down three Hurricanes in the same combat. Despite being wounded, Czernin successfully bailed out of the burning aircraft by parachute. The Hurricane subsequently crashed near Bradfield Church.
Aircraft Details
Hurricane V7500 was manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. at Brooklands. It formed part of a production batch of 1,000 Hurricane Mk I aircraft ordered under contract 6230/39. The serial range V7200 to V7505 was produced between July 1940 and early 1941.
Pilot History – Count Manfred Beckett Czernin
Count Czernin was a distinguished RAF pilot during the Battle of Britain, credited with multiple victories. His combat record includes engagements against Dornier Do 17s, Junkers Ju 88s, Messerschmitt Bf 110s, Bf 109s, and Heinkel He 111s between July and October 1940.
He later served with the Special Operations Executive (SOE), being deployed into occupied Italy to support partisan operations. Over the course of his service, he became a 15-victory ace and was awarded the DSO, MC, and DFC. He passed away in London on 6 October 1962 at the age of 49.
Additional Information
Supplied with 2 x A5 laminated information cards, including photographs of the pilots involved and detailed information on the aircraft and its service history.
RAF Hurricane Airframe Structure Joint – Battle of Britain Relic (V7500)
A very rare and substantial airframe structure joint from an RAF Hurricane, presented in outstanding condition. This is a key structural component from the fuselage/cockpit area, factory-made at Hawker and featuring a design unique to Hurricane construction.
Formed from steel and aluminium, the piece consists of multiple sections riveted and bolted together as part of the aircraft’s main framework. It retains much of its original finish, including visible green and black paintwork. The part shows clear evidence of crash impact, having been bent and torn, yet remains solid and exceptionally well preserved.
Notably, it displays numerous clearly legible part numbers, maker’s marks, and Hawker inspection stamps—rarely seen so well defined on pieces of this type. Measuring approximately 23 inches in length, this is an unusually large and highly desirable Hurricane relic, ideal for display or as a centrepiece in any serious collection.
Provenance
This component originates from RAF Hurricane V7500. The aircraft was piloted by Austrian-born ace Count Manfred Beckett Czernin and was shot down by German ace Adolf Galland, flying a Messerschmitt Bf 109, at approximately 10:20 on 17 November 1940 during the Battle of Britain.
V7500 was serving with No. 17 Squadron at the time. The engagement took place over RAF Wattisham, where Galland—recording his 54th victory—shot down three Hurricanes in the same combat. Despite being wounded, Czernin successfully bailed out of the burning aircraft by parachute. The Hurricane subsequently crashed near Bradfield Church.
Aircraft Details
Hurricane V7500 was manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. at Brooklands. It formed part of a production batch of 1,000 Hurricane Mk I aircraft ordered under contract 6230/39. The serial range V7200 to V7505 was produced between July 1940 and early 1941.
Pilot History – Count Manfred Beckett Czernin
Count Czernin was a distinguished RAF pilot during the Battle of Britain, credited with multiple victories. His combat record includes engagements against Dornier Do 17s, Junkers Ju 88s, Messerschmitt Bf 110s, Bf 109s, and Heinkel He 111s between July and October 1940.
He later served with the Special Operations Executive (SOE), being deployed into occupied Italy to support partisan operations. Over the course of his service, he became a 15-victory ace and was awarded the DSO, MC, and DFC. He passed away in London on 6 October 1962 at the age of 49.
Additional Information
Supplied with 2 x A5 laminated information cards, including photographs of the pilots involved and detailed information on the aircraft and its service history.
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