Hawker Hurricane IIB – BE505
BE505 is the only airworthy two seat Hurricane currently in the world. Also known as Pegs, she carries the markings of 174 (Mauritius) Squadron based out of RAF Manston during the war and is in whats known as Hurribomber configuration, which allowed her to carry 2 x 250lbs or a 500lb bomb.
- Condition: Airworthy
- Owner: Hurricane Heritage
- Location: White Waltham
- Built: 1942
- Role: Fighter/Bomber
- Length: 9.75m
- Wingspan: 12.19m
- Engine: Rolls-Royce Merlin XX
- Top Speed: 340 mph
- Armament: 12 x Browning .303 Machine Guns, 2 x 250lb or 1 x 500lb Bomb.
- Current Scheme: 174 (Mauritius) Squadron