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3D printed parts of the aircraft that went from the Battle of Britain to sea. Of about the 14,000 Hurricanes produced, 800 were converted for the Fleet Air Arm’s use.
From Tom’s Modelworks:
No Sea Hurricane was ever built as such, all were converted from surplus, often hard-worn, RAF stocks. The Sea Hurricane IB was the first non-CAM ship variant, featuring an arrestor hook and strengthened air frame that made carrier operation possible. By the end of 1941, some 100 Sea Hurricane IBs equipped 801, 806 and 885 squadrons serving on HMS Argus, Eagle, Formidable and Victorious. Eventually 32 FAA squadrons would be issued the Sea Hurricane IB which saw service in the Atlantic, the Russian Convoys and, notably, the Malta Convoys where Operation Pedestal marked the type's high point. Many Mk.IBs would be modified again in early 1942, given four 20mm cannons and redesigned as Mk.ICs. The most famous of these Sea Hurricane ICs was 'Dickie' Cork's personal machine used as he downed five enemy aircraft in a single day! By the time the type was withdrawn from service in September 1944, more than 800 of all variants had been delivered.

This set (numbered as [seahurricane]) contains 5 aircraft – 3 Mk IBs and 2 of the cannon armed Mk IC/IICs. It is listed for $18.99 US plus shipping from Toms Modelworks webstore.
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