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    Hawker Hurricane Spade Grips

    Rob Dekker
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    Post by Rob Dekker Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:49 am

    Sometimes, you just get lucky!!!!  There's still stuff out there guys....keep digging....

    A bit chalky from oxidation during storage but they should clean up nicely.

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    Post by Rob Dekker Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:09 pm

    Another AH2040 Canadian Hawker Hurricane Spade Grip with RCAF inspection tag.

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    AH2242 Harvard Spade Grip

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    Post by Jonhno Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:30 pm


    they're a nice find, are they specific to Hurricane's with this set up, or used on other things to

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    Post by Rob Dekker Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:17 pm

    The AH2040 grips made by Canadian Car & Foundry were made for the Hurricane. Grips without the brake lever and guide were for the Harvard.
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    Post by George G Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:04 pm

    For sale? please PM me.
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    Post by Rob Dekker Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:46 am

    Sorry, not for sale at this time. They're just too difficult to find.
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    Post by pylon1357 Fri Apr 17, 2015 6:00 am

    Rob, interesting items for sure.... are you planning to build a Hurricane from parts? Reminds me of the Johnny Cash song "One Piece at a Time"

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    Post by Tankermike Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:30 am

    I did not know that the Harvard had a gun, I thought it was a trainer.
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    Post by Rob Dekker Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:05 am

    All the Harvard spade grips I've seen had a trigger. The aircraft could accommodate up to three machineguns.

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