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Tuesday, August 30, 2005
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IanL2 posted a photo:
Hawker Hurricane Mk.1,P2902, on the apron at Sywell Aerodrome during a Air to Air photoshoot.
Hawker Hurricane Mk.I G-ROBT - Serial Number P2902 - was built in 1939. This Hurricane MK 1 was built by Gloster Aircraft during 1939 under contract no 962371/38/C.23a. It first flew on or around the 20th Oct 1939. By May 1940 P2902 was operational with 245 Fighter Squadron, based at Drem on the East Coast of Scotland, engaged on shipping protection patrols.
On the 31 May 1940, carrying the code DX and the individual code R for Robert, it was piloted by Pilot Officer Kenneth McGlashan. Heading for the French coast to provide cover for the armada of small ships collecting thousands of Allied troops trapped on the shore, as the Germans swept across Northern France towards the Channel, he engaged and was hit by fire from a Messerschmitt 109. The badly injured pilot managed to bring the damaged aircraft down to crash land on a beach in Dunkirk, where it remained until recovered by French enthusiasts in 1988. It was obtained some time later by its current owner, who subsequently employed the services of several restorers before finally engaging Hawker Restorations, where it was returned to flying condition.
chris murkin posted a photo:
RAF Hawker Hurricane Mk-I P2902 G-ROBT DX-R
P2902 was operational with 245 Fighter Squadron based at Drem on the East Coast of Scotland.
Photo taken at the Imperial War Museum Duxford Cambridgeshire 7th May 2025
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chris murkin posted a photo:
1940 RAF Hawker Hurricane Mk1 V7497 G-HRLI SD-X No 501 Squadron
The aircraft has been painted in the colours SD-X No 501 squadron RAuxAF Based at RAF Kenley UK
Photo taken at the Imperial War Museum Duxford Cambridgeshire 7th May 2025
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LewisLawrenceLeightFlorida posted a photo:
During the last hurricane Lewis Lawrence Leight of Florida captured some shots of the chaos.
warbirdphotographyuk posted a photo:
7/5/25
IanL2 posted a photo:
Lockheed 12A Electra Junior,G-AFTL, and Hawker Hurricane Mk.1,G-ROBT, at Sywell Aerodrome uring a air to air photoshoot event.
chris murkin posted a photo:
Hawker Hurricane XII CF-TPM RCAF as 5447 now painted as RAF P2961 LE-A of 242 Squadron
Photo taken at EAA Airventure Wittman Regional Airport Oshkosh Wisconsin USA July 2024
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ROK photography posted a photo:
Bridge End House was built in 1965 by the architects Donald Morrison, a lecturer at the Oxford School of Architecture, and his wife Julia Fielding as their family home in the village of Dorchester-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, UK. The particular inspiration for this steel-frame and glass structure was the Ben Rose House in Highland Park, a suburb of Chicago, built in 1953 to a design by a student of Mies van der Rohe. On stilts because the River Thame (right) floods the area for several months each year, the house here has recently been carefully renovated, and in 2020 - very rare for such a modern building - was granted Grade II protected status by Historic England.
sheri292 posted a photo:
Interior flooding from just 1 inch (25.4 mm) of water illustrates FEMA’s estimate that even minor flooding can cause up to $25,000 in damage. Shallow water can compromise flooring, walls, and appliances, and lead to long-term health risks such as mold and poor indoor air quality.
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George Neat Road Trip Photography posted a photo:
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Hawker Hurricane MkIIa
From May to August 1941, Number 71 Squadron flew the Hawker Hurricane MkIIa aircraft. The Hawker Hurricane was one of the most famous British fighters of World War II. The prototype was first flown in November 1935 and the first production aircraft made its initial flight in October 1937. Within a matter of weeks, Hurricanes were being delivered to their operational squadrons. By the time the war broke out in September 1939, the Royal Air Force had taken delivery of about 500 Hurricanes and production continued.
Hurricanes were built not only in Great Britain but also in Yugoslavia before the German invasion, and in Canada during the 1940-1942 period. They were flown by pilots of many nations during the war. The Hawker Hurricane MkIIa on display is a Canadian-built airframe painted to represent an aircraft of 71 Squadron, Royal Air Force.
Forming the Eagle Squadrons
In 1940, with England at war with Germany, American pilots were recruited to fly British aircraft against Hitler's forces. Many of the first American recruits were formed into the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Number 71 Squadron and were led first by RAF officers. Number 71 Squadron, called the Eagle Squadron, was later joined by Number 121 and Number 133 Squadrons and together were called the Eagle Squadrons. Number 71 went into action in January 1941 and the 121 and 133 squadrons in the summer of 1941. From January 1941 until they were absorbed into the U.S. Army Air Forces in September 1942, the Eagle Squadrons fought valiantly and successfully against German aircraft over England and the Continent, displaying courage, resourcefulness and skill. When they entered the U.S. Army Air Forces, the Eagle Squadrons' pilots were seasoned veterans providing the experience lacking in the pilots the U.S. was sending to England.
The Hawker Hurricane in the Battle of Britain
The Hurricane is probably best known for its performance during the Battle of Britain. When the Battle of Britain commenced in July 1940, the RAF Fighter Command had but 527 Hurricanes and 321 Spitfires to counter the enemy's 2,700 aircraft. Yet, the RAF was able to maintain air superiority in the skies of Great Britain. The Hurricanes absorbed the brunt of the German air attacks until a faster, more maneuverable Spitfire was available in quantity to blunt the successes of the German Messerschmitt Bf 109.
Suggested Readings
Philip D. Caine, American Pilots in the RAF
Vern Haugland, The Eagles' War
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: Eight .303-cal. Browning machine guns
Engine: Rolls-Royce Merlin XX of 1,260 hp
Maximum speed: 340 mph
Cruising speed: 238 mph
Range: 468 miles with internal fuel only; 1,090 miles with two 90-gal. ferry tanks
Ceiling: 35,000 ft.
Span: 40 ft.
Length: 31 ft. 4 in.
Height: 13 ft.
Weight: 7,200 lbs. loaded
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James St. John posted a photo:
Locality: Blair, Nebraska to Missouri Valley, Iowa area, far-eastern Nebraska to far-western Iowa, USA
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Info. at:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Missouri_River_Flood
James St. John posted a video:
(public domain video provided by America's National Park Service)
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The Yellowstone area experienced significant rain in June 2022, resulting in high flow in all rivers and streams. Seen here is the Gardner River at high flow on 13 June 2022. Flooding eroded riverbanks and destroyed sections of North Entrance Road.
Locality: Gardner Canyon, far-northern Yellowstone National Park, Montana-Wyoming border area, USA
James St. John posted a photo:
(photo by Q. Jones; public domain image provided by America's National Park Service)
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Significant rainfall and widespread flooding occurred in Kentucky in early April 2025. Seen here are floodwaters in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky on 6 April 2025. This is River Hall, which is normally above local base level. During times of heavy rainfall and high water in the nearby Green River, base level in the cave temporarily rises and reaches the upper portions of River Hall. The rocks here are part of the Middle Mississippian Ste. Genevieve Limestone.
When River Hall is flooded like this, the "Historic Tour" has to be cancelled.
Locality: River Hall, Mammoth Cave Ridge, Mammoth Cave National Park, west-central Kentucky, USA
James St. John posted a photo:
(photo by M. Weyler; public domain image provided by America's National Park Service)
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Significant rainfall and widespread flooding occurred in Kentucky in early April 2025. Seen here is the Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park at flood stage on 6 April 2025.
Locality: Houchin Ferry Campground, Mammoth Cave National Park, east-northeast of Brownsville, west-central Kentucky, USA
James St. John posted a photo:
(photo by Rick Toomey; public domain image provided by America's National Park Service)
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Significant rainfall and widespread flooding occurred in Kentucky in early April 2025. Seen here is Cedar Sink at flood stage in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Cedar Sink is a large karstic depression (sinkhole) in Woolsey Valley. The sinkhole is rimmed by cliffs of the Mississippian-aged Girkin Limestone and upper Ste. Genevieve Limestone. The rocks in the lower part of the sinkhole are upper St. Louis Limestone (also Mississippian). At normal times, a sinking stream is present in Cedar Sink - it runs into a pool below the lower overlook.
Locality: Cedar Sink, Mammoth Cave National Park, between Park City and Brownsville, west-central Kentucky, USA
James St. John posted a photo:
(photo by S. Spencer; public domain image provided by America's National Park Service)
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Significant rainfall and widespread flooding occurred in Kentucky in early April 2025. Seen here is the Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park in flood stage on 6 April 2025.
Locality: Green River Ferry, Maple Springs Ranger Station Road / Green River Ferry Road South, Mammoth Cave National Park, north-northwest of Park City, west-central Kentucky, USA
James St. John posted a photo:
(public domain image provided by America's National Park Service)
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Significant rainfall and widespread flooding occurred in Kentucky in early April 2025. Seen here is the Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park at high flow on 3 April 2025.
Locality: Green River Ferry, Maple Springs Ranger Station Road / Green River Ferry Road, Mammoth Cave National Park, north-northwest of Park City, west-central Kentucky, USA
James St. John posted a photo:
(public domain image provided by America's National Park Service)
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Significant rainfall and widespread flooding occurred in Kentucky in early April 2025. Seen here is the Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park on 14 April 2025, after floodwaters receded.
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Caption from the National Park Service:
An 11-ton portion of a concrete anchor sits next to the Green River Ferry ramp after an historic flooding event damaged the navigational anchor system.
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Info. from the National Park Service:
Green River Ferry infrastructure in Mammoth Cave National Park sustained extensive damage to its navigational cables and support towers during last week’s historic flooding event. The vehicle ferry operation will be closed for several months until repairs are complete.
The Green River Ferry shuttles vehicles across the Green River using a system of heavy cables and four 20-foot-tall towers. The navigational cables are held in place by four, approximately 15.5-ton concrete anchors that are set deep into the riverbank.
Traditionally during the month of April, the water level at the Green River Ferry crossing averages between 15 feet to 22 feet with a water flow just under 5,000 cubic feet per second. During the recent flood, the river reached a crest of 59.54 feet with a waterflow of just over 55,000 cubic feet per second. This high volume of water caused a portion of one of the concrete anchors to be physically pulled from the riverbank and moved 20 feet downhill. It also caused extreme stress on the four support towers which are now leaning slightly. Until the cable system and towers are repaired, the ferry cannot operate.
While the vehicle ferry operation and boat ramp are closed, the Green River Ferry day use area will remain open. Hikers can use the accessible Echo River Spring Trail and picnic area, and river paddlers can continue to use the canoe and kayak ramp. Recreational vehicles can access Maple Springs Campground via Green River Ferry Road North, but the road beyond the campground is closed due to a lack of turnaround area. Future closures of the Green River Ferry area may be required once a construction plan has been fully developed, but the park will announce any temporary closures in advance.
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Locality: Green River Ferry, Maple Springs Ranger Station Road / Green River Ferry Road, Mammoth Cave National Park, north-northwest of Park City, west-central Kentucky, USA
James St. John posted a photo:
(public domain image provided by the United States Geological Survey)
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Significant rainfall and widespread flooding occurred in Kentucky in early April 2025. This graph shows the water level (in feet) along the Green River at a stream gage at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky in late March and early April 2025. Peak water height was 59.54 feet at 9:30 AM on 6 April 2025.
Goolio60 posted a photo:
Breighton Airfield 3 May 2025
James St. John posted a photo:
(public domain image provided by America's National Weather Service)
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This map shows the amount of rainfall (in inches) from 1 April to 7 April 2025 in Kentucky-Tennessee-Arkansas and surrounding areas.
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Info. provided by the National Weather Service:
Multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms impacted the lower Ohio Valley April 1-6, 2025. The first significant wave consisted of severe thunderstorms producing several tornadoes during the afternoon and evening on April 2nd. Flash flooding became a greater concern during the overnight as storms trained over the same locations. Over the next few days, waves of showers and storms rode along the frontal boundary bringing lots of rain which lead to widespread flash and areal flooding. Showers and storms came through daily, until the evening of April 6th. The resultant flooding turned into historic and near-record breaking river flooding along many river basins.
Widespread flash flooding occurred over almost all of the area during rounds of heavy rain April 3-6. Numerous roads were closed across multiple counties including major highways in some areas. Multiple water rescues occurred, especially over central Kentucky. Some mudslides and landslides also occurred as a result of copious amounts of rainfall. Unfortunately, 3 fatalities occurred in central Kentucky due to the dangerous flooding with 7 flood fatalities total across the state.
Moderate to major river flooding occurred on most area rivers due to the excessive rainfall. Some of the hardest hit river basins included the Kentucky, Green, Rough, Rolling Fork, and Ohio. Some river crests were historic, including a new record crest at Camp Nelson on the Kentucky River and the # 2 all time crest at Frankfort. The crest at McAlpine Upper on the Ohio River was # 8 all time.
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