A REPLICA of a famous Second World War Two fighter is to leave its home in the region to take part in a major historical memorial.

The Hawker Hurricane based at the Yorkshire Air Museum us to head to the Windsor Tattoo to take pride of place.

The full size replica is to form a centrepiece display for the event that takes place between May 12 and 15 at Windsor Castle.

The famous fighter was designed by Sir Sydney Camm in 1934 and it played a pivotal role in the Second World War.

The display will mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and it supports a campaign started in Sydney Camm’s name.

His granddaughter Elizabeth Dickson began a scholarship fund to mark the designer’s achievements at Hawker.

Ian Reed, Yorkshire Air Museum director, said: "We are very proud to have been invited to support the Windsor Tattoo and bring our Hawker Hurricane to Sir Sydney Camm’s hometown.

"The scholarship fund that the event will also promote is an excellent way to ensure Camm’s achievements can inspire future generations of aeronautical engineers.

"Work is now in progress to repaint the Hurricane and bring it into pristine condition for this superb event."