RE: hurricane lost
I was there....
It was an amazing display, 6 Spitfires, 2 Hurricanes, 2 ME108's and a ME109 all in a mock dog fight.
Not gentle, but with 11 warbirds over an airfield, there was choreogography.
Saw the hurricane go in and was stunned.... really humbling experience to see it and be there.
The spits formed in minutes and flew in a "man missing in action" formation which was very emotional.
Crowd was very subdued after and applauded every pilot who flew.
Total respect !!