Polish Heritage Flight

Historic Aircraft Collection have had a long standing and significant relationship with Poland. Supermarine Spitfire BM597 a genuine wartime aeroplane which served with 315 and 317 RAF (Polish) Squadrons. Hawker Hurricane G-HURI took its part in modern Day Polish heritage as the star of the recent 303 Squadron film, markings it proudly still wears today. To help commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain in 2020, Historic Aircraft Collection are very proud to confirm these aeroplanes will operate as the “Polish Heritage Flight” as a mark of respect to all those, from all nations who came to Britain to fight the Nazi regime. HAC Director Janice Black said “We are very proud of our association with Poland and it is a huge responsibility not only as custodians of these historic aeroplanes but to ensure the stories, people and sacrifices they represent continue to be shared with new generations” Historic Aircraft Collection pilots Dave Harvey and Clive Denney will head up the project team along with HAC Volunteer Derek Rusling. Clive and Derek were part of the team who delivered ‘Merlins Over Malta’ in 2005.