Was the Hawker Hurricane the true hero of the Battle of Britain?
In short: While the Spitfire often steals the spotlight, the Hawker Hurricane was responsible for over half of all enemy aircraft destroyed during the Battle of Britain. This video explores the design of Sydney Camm's legendary aircraft and offers a rare look inside the cockpit of a surviving veteran.
Designed by Sydney Camm, the Hawker Hurricane holds the distinction of being the first Royal Air Force aircraft to exceed 300mph. Beyond its reputation as a reliable workhorse during the Battle of Britain, the aircraft demonstrated remarkable versatility throughout the Second World War.
The Hurricane saw service across nearly every major theatre of the conflict, operating in various roles including as a bomber. Graham Rodgers provides an expert tour of this iconic machine, examining its engineering and history at Duxford.
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