Hurricane Collection

Prior to Coltishalls At Home day on the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, September 1960. Six generations of RAF fighters line up together

British aircraft camouflage, 1941
British aircraft camouflage, showing how the colours appear to merge into their surroundings, 1941. Date: 1941. Aircraft include Blenheim Bomber, Hudson Bomber, Wellington Bomber, Skua Bomber

Spitfire P7350, flies alongside Hurricane LF363
Spitfire P7350 (front) flies alongside Hurricane LF363 (back). P7350 (Mk IIa) is the oldest airworthy Spitfire in the world

Hawker Hurricane IIC Z3778
Hawker Hurricane IIC, Z3778

Hawker Hurricane Fighter, 1939
Diagram illustration of a British Hawker Hurricane Fighter, able to fly at a height of 35, 000 feet, with a 600 mile range and eight fixed Browning guns, firing 250 rounds in 10 seconds

Empire Air Day Poster
A poster for the Empire Air Day on Saturday 20th May 1939 at Warmwell near Dorchester. The Hawker Hurricane planes played a key role in attack and defence during WW2

Alex Higgins wearing his trademark fedora at the 1981 Benson & Hedges Masters
Snooker - Benson and Hedges Masters 1981 Wembley Conference Centre Tournament winner Alex Higgins with his lucky hat. He defeated Terry Griffiths 9-6

Alex Higgins v Steve Davis Snooker Match November 81 Alex Higgins and world champion Steve Davis pictured during a break in play during the Northern Ireland professional snooker classic at the Ulster

Six generations of RAF fighters line up together on the tarmac. Hawker Hurricane IIC, LF363; Supermarine Spitfire PRXIX, PM631; Gloster Meteor F8, WL164; Hawker Hunter F6

Hawker Hurricane IIC PZ865 / G-AMAU
Hawker Hurricane IIC, PZ865/G-AMAU, The Last of the Many!, the final production Hurricane

SOUTH CAROLINA: HURRICANE. A hurricane on the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, near the Hotel Fort Sumter. Photograph, mid 20th century

Alex Higgins, 1981 Benson & Hedges Masters Final
Alex Higgins (N. Ireland) vs Terry Griffiths (Wales) Benson and Hedges Masters Final, 1981 Wembley Conference Centre Higgins won the match 9-6 Credit: Colorsport

Alex Higgins snooker player during a maych drinking pint of beer

Alex Higgins, 1981 Benson & Hedges Masters Final
Alex Higgins (N. Ireland) vs Terry Griffiths (Wales) Benson and Hedges Masters Final, 1981 Wembley Conference Centre Higgins won the match 9-6 Credit: Colorsport

Alex Higgins, 1981 Benson & Hedges Masters Final
Alex Higgins (N. Ireland) vs Terry Griffiths (Wales) Benson and Hedges Masters Final, 1981 Wembley Conference Centre Higgins won the match 9-6 Credit: Colorsport

Hurricane Mitch. Coloured three-dimensional computer image, based on satellite data, of Hurricane Mitch (white cloud swirl, upper right). Mountainous areas of Central America (green) are brown

Indian Ocean Mauritius
Bird s-eye view of the harbour of Port Louis before a third of the town was destroyed this year by a hurricane

Hurricane Epsilon, ISS image
Hurricane Epsilon. International Space Station (ISS) image of hurricane Epsilon over the central Atlantic Ocean on 3rd December 2005

1981 Benson & Hedges Masters Final
Alex Higgins (N. Ireland) vs Terry Griffiths (Wales) Benson and Hedges Masters Final, 1981 Wembley Conference Centre Higgins won the match 9-6 Credit: Colorsport

Hawker Hurricane PZ865
circa 1970: The Hawker Hurricane PZ865 speeds through the clouds. It was the the last Hurricane ever built, in 1944, hence the inscription The Last of the Many. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Alex Higgins at the table, 1981 Benson & Hedges Masters Final
Snooker - Benson and Hedges Masters Final 1981 - Wembley Alex Higgins on his way to a 9-6 victory in the Final against Terry Griffiths

American and British members of the Air Transport Auxiliary in front of a Hawker Hurricane. From left: Virginia Farr, New Jersey; Louise Dutch Schuuman, New York; Helen Ritchie

Goodwood Revival Battle of
Goodwood Revival

Hawker Hurricane IID

Hawker Hurricane, LF363

Hawker Hurricane I, V7826

Hawker Hurricane prototype K5083 in the air
Hawker Hurricane prototype, K5083, in the air

Hurricane & Spitfire
A Spitfire and a Hurricane, World War Two aeroplanes, at an air show

Cyclone, Galveston 1900
Galveston, Texas, is devastated by a severe storm

Hawker Hurricane IIC PZ865
Hawker Hurricane IIC, PZ865, The Last of the Many!, the final production Hurricane, is rolled out of the Hawker factory at Langley in 1944. Date: 1944

EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE, 1759. The lighthouse at Eddystone, England, rebuilt by John Smeaton in 1759. Line engraving, French, 19th century

Hawker Hurricane I, W9232

Flight Lieut. Nicholson winning the Victoria Cross; Second W
Illustration showing Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicholson shooting down a Messerschmitt 110 fighter-bomber over Southampton on 16th August 1940

Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph)
1766823 Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain)

SamuiRain
Marcel Egger

Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, 1898 (pastel and pencil on gray prepared board)
984966 Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, 1898 (pastel and pencil on gray prepared board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 57.8x65.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow Storm, Madison Square)

Storm
Dmitry Nesvetaylov

Marine trumpet off Genoa
Alessandro Traverso

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Dorothy's house from The Wizard of Oz, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Dorothy's house from The Wizard of Oz, 2023. Scene from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a children's novel by L. Frank Baum published in 1900

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Dorothy's house from The Wizard of Oz, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Dorothy's house from The Wizard of Oz, 2023. Scene from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a children's novel by L. Frank Baum published in 1900

Big Blow, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Big Blow, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Big Blow, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Big Blow, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Big Blow, Chicago, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Big Blow, Chicago, [193-]. Great Northern Theatre...Big Blow - Drama of the Hurricane Country - A Smash Hit Stage Play! - Directed by Victor Sutherland'

Big Blow, Boston, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Big Blow, Boston, 1939. Big Blow - by Theodore Pratt - Drama of the Hurricane Country - Staged by Arthur Ritchie - Copley Theatre'.The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Big Blow, Boston, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Big Blow, Boston, 1939. Big Blow - Drama of the Hurricane Country - by Theodore Pratt - Staged by Arthur Ritchie - Copley Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

West India Hurricane, 1802-1899. Creators: Unknown, Francois Louis Thomas Francia
West India Hurricane, 1802-1899

Sunset with dramatic rain clouds during hurricane season. Dominica, West Indies. September 2019

A tattered U. S. flag damaged in Hurricane Harvey, flies in Conroe, Texas
A tattered U.S. flag damaged in Hurricane Harvey, flies in Conroe, Texas, U.S. August 29, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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"Hurricane: A Powerful Force of Nature and Iconic Aircraft" In the world of aviation, the Hawker Hurricane IIC Z3778 takes center stage as it prepares for Coltishall's At Home day. This British aircraft, adorned in its striking 1941 camouflage, showcases the resilience and strength that defined this legendary fighter. As Empire Air Day approaches, a captivating poster featuring the Hawker Hurricane IIC PZ865 / G-AMAU captures the attention of aviation enthusiasts. Its sleek design and powerful presence remind us of the incredible feats achieved by this iconic aircraft. Meanwhile, in an entirely different arena, snooker legends Alex Higgins and Steve Davis engage in a thrilling match during November '81. Just like a hurricane gathering momentum, their skills clash with intensity on the green baize. Amidst all these moments of excitement, another historic aircraft joins our narrative - Spitfire P7350 gracefully flies alongside Hurricane LF363. These two fighters from different eras stand side by side as symbols of bravery and innovation. Returning to Alex Higgins - known for his flamboyant style both on and off the snooker table - he dons his trademark fedora at the 1981 Benson & Hedges Masters tournament. With every shot he takes, he unleashes a storm-like force that captivates audiences worldwide. Speaking of storms, we shift our focus to South Carolina where hurricanes wreak havoc along Charleston's coast. In this mid-20th-century photograph near Hotel Fort Sumter, we witness nature's own version of chaos unfolding before our eyes. Yet amidst destruction lies beauty; just like how six generations of RAF fighters line up together showcasing their evolution over time. From humble beginnings in 1939 to becoming formidable forces in aerial combat – each generation represents progress fueled by determination, and are not merely weather phenomena or airplanes; they embody power beyond measure – whether it be through natural disasters or the indomitable spirit of individuals like Alex Higgins.