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Old 12th July 2012, 18:50
Chris Thomas Chris Thomas is offline
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Re: When was the Hurricane last used operationally by RAF in NW Europe

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Originally Posted by kaki3152 View Post
I know 174 Squadron flew Hurricane IV until they received Typhoons
174 Sqn exchanged their Hurricane IIBs for Typhoons in April 1943.

At the end of 1943 137, 164 and 184 Sqns were still using Hurricane IVs but 137 and 164 began converting to Typhoons in January 44, followed by 184 Sqn in March 44. As far as I can see, the last offensive Hurricane sorties (NW Europe) were flown by 184 Sqn in February 1944. (Source: Squadron ORBs)

I've not come across any Hurricane squadron used for spotting on D-Day or in the folowing days. If anyone knows which one I'd be interested to hear.
Chris
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