In 1982 when he was travelling in India Peter Vacher stumbled on the remains of a British plane
- a Hurricane Mark 1 a veteran of the Battle of Britain. It was in a dreadful state. Could he restore it? Would it fly again? Not until 14 years later did he decide to act & after six years of wrangling he got the icon home. Then the truly difficult process of restoration began
- a worldwide search for parts careful reconstruction flight testing
- until in 2005 it flew again to the delight of thousands of enthusiasts. Along the way Peter reunited three auspicious veterans
- Peter Thompson Bunny Currant & Bob Foster
- with R4118 men who had flown her during the war. To this date the aircrafts grace & splendour in flight is enjoyed by crowds across the UK.