RAF Hurricane Framed Airframe Sections- P3536, No 17 Squadron, Battle of Britain

These exceptional aviation relics are from a Royal Air Force Hawker Hurricane, serial number P3536, flown operationally with No. 17 Squadron RAF during the early years of the Second World War.

Connected to Pilot Officer J. K. Ross and the Hurricane’s wartime service, this piece represents a tangible surviving fragment of one of Britain’s most important fighter aircraft from the Battle of Britain era. The Aircraft was shot down and crashed near Rochester in Kent during the Battle of Britain. Date of crash was 13.50pm on the 13th October 1940.

Aircraft components with confirmed squadron and serial provenance are rare, and examples from front-line Hurricanes remain among the most historically significant artefacts of RAF fighter history.

Historical Significance – The Hurricane in the Battle of Britain

The Hawker Hurricane was one of the defining aircraft of the Battle of Britain (1940), forming the backbone of RAF Fighter Command during Britain’s defence against the Luftwaffe.

While the Supermarine Spitfire is often the popular icon, it was the Hurricane that accounted for the majority of enemy aircraft destroyed during the battle. Built for ruggedness and reliability, Hurricanes like P3536 flew relentless sorties in defence of Britain’s skies.

These parts of structural sections are a powerful reminder of the intense operational conditions faced by RAF pilots and ground crews during the summer and autumn of 1940.

No. 17 Squadron RAF & Pilot Officer J. K. Ross

No. 17 Squadron was an active front-line fighter unit during the Battle of Britain, operating Hurricanes in the defence of the United Kingdom.

These particular airframe components attributed to Hurricane P3536, associated with Pilot Officer J. K. Ross, linking the artifacts  directly to an individual airman and squadron that served during one of the most pivotal campaigns in British military history.

Such provenance transforms this from a technical aircraft fragment into a deeply human historical object — tied to those who fought in the air during Britain’s darkest hour.

Collector & Museum Display Value

This Hurricane Framed airframe sections is ideal for:

• Battle of Britain aviation collectors
• RAF and WWII militaria collections
• Museum-grade displays and exhibitions
• Educational institutions and historical research
• Enthusiasts of Hawker Hurricane restoration history

Relics from confirmed Battle of Britain aircraft are increasingly scarce, making this an outstanding opportunity to preserve an authentic piece of RAF heritage.