George Beurling - Hoodie Lightning Spitfire Prototype K5054

Spitfire Prototype K5054

After WWII the P-61 was re-designated as the F-61 operated as a long-range day and night interceptor right up until 1954

The Valkyrie was the prototype for the B-70 nuclear bomber capable of long-range sorties travelling at Mach 3 at 70

Germany and South Korea

The programme for the B-70 was cancelled so the aircraft was given to research into high-speed long-duration flight with the programme finally ending in 1969

George Beurling - Hoodie Lightning Spitfire Prototype K5054Flight Lieutenant George Frederick Beurling Beurling eventually joined the RAF after trying to join the RCAF and Finnish Air Force. He became Canada's most famous fighter pilot, distinguishing himself in the defence of Malta. This design celebrates Beurling as a Fighter Ace with 31 destroyed to his name, but he was part of the RAF that was served by many men and women who were all heroes.