MALTA AVIATION MUSEUM
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIA - Z3055
 Hurricane Mk IIA restoration |
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 Hurricane Mk IIA restoration |
 Hurricane Mk IIA restoration |
 Hurricane Mk IIA restoration |
 Hurricane Mk IIA restoration |
 Hurricane Mk IIA restoration |
 Hurricane Mk IIA restoration |
 Hurricane Mk IIA restoration |
Restoration
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In 1995 the remains of Hurricane Z3055 were recovered from the seabed off Malta.
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Restoration work took place between 1999 and 2005.
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The aircraft was restored to 'taxiing' condition.
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Read the story of how complex it is to restore a plane like the Hurricane and recognise (below) the individuals who contributed to its successful restoration.
Some of the volunteers, sponsors, experts involved:
David Schrembri - Diver
Frank Salt - Sponsor
Lorry Borg - Volunteer, Carpenter, wood turner
David Polidano - Museum Lead Engineer
Ray Ebejer - Volunteer, metal turner
Andrew Cilia
Mario Zammit
John Hawkins
James Wilson
Hedley Griffiths - Jersey Aviation - Expert in RR Merlins
Maurice Caruana and his engineers - aluminium welding and special tooling
Paul Cardona - donated complete wartime 224 engine
Clive, Linda and Andrew Denney - Vintage Fabrics, UK - fabric covering of the fuselage etc.
Sir Ralph Robbins - Chairman of Rolls-Royce
Vincent Grech - crane owner/driver
Ray Polidano - Museum Director
Tony Spiteri
Sandro Magri
John Rummery - Replicore Radiators - New Zealand
James Watson