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Hawker Hurricane in Japanese Service

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Hawker Hurricane in Japanese Service

Hurricanes Captured by Japan

Following Japan’s successful campaign through Malaya, Singapore and the Dutch East Indies, several Hawker Hurricane’s were captured and returned to flying status. These were evaluated in Singapore by the IJAAF.

Hurricane Hurricane captured by Japan
Hurricane Hurricane captured by Japan
Hurricane Hurricane captured by Japan
Hurricane Hurricane captured by Japan
Hawker Hurricane BE208 evaluated by Japan
Hawker Hurricane BE208 evaluated by Japan
Hawker Hurricane MkIIIb captured by the Imperial Japanese Army at Singapore
Hawker Hurricane MkIIIb captured by the Imperial Japanese Army at Singapore
Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB, Z5611, captured by the Imperial Japanese forces from the Dutch
Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB, Z5611, captured by the Imperial Japanese forces from the Dutch
Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB, Z5611, captured by the Imperial Japanese forces from the Dutch
Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB, Z5611, captured by the Imperial Japanese forces from the Dutch
Hawker Hurricane being overhauled by the 64th Sentai
Hawker Hurricane being overhauled by the 64th Sentai