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Hurricane: The Illustrated History by Philip J Birtles (Paperback, 2000)
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Over 11,700 examples were eventually built of this versatile and deadly combat aircraft, fulfilling an incredible number of contrasting roles from its original concept as a high-speed interceptor fighter, through fighter-bomber, tank-buster to night-fighter, intruder and naval convoy defence fighter.
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Alongside the Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane won lasting fame in the service of RAF Fighter Command during the battle of Britain in 1940 - out of every five enemy aircraft shot down, three were 'dispatched' by Hurricanes. Over 11,700 examples were eventually built of this versatile and deadly combat aircraft, fulfilling an incredible number of contrasting roles from its original concept as a high-speed interceptor fighter, through fighter-bomber, tank-buster to night-fighter, intruder and naval convoy defence fighter. In this fully illustrated history, the design, development and production of Sydney Camm's war-winning aircraft are described in detail, including particulars of its construction. The widely varied operational roles during the Second World War, both at home and overseas, are examined, and reveal how the Hurricane rose to each new challenge with which it was presented. The book concludes with a look the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and a review of surviving examples of the Hurricane worldwide. A series of comprehensive appendices gives full details of Hurricane production figures, production variants, and operational service with all RAF and Royal Navy squadrons and units. This in-depth history of an all-time classic combat aircraft, written by an authority on the subject, will appeal to all with an interest in military aviation and the Second World War.Product Identifiers
PublisherHaynes Publishing Group
ISBN-139781852606046
eBay Product ID (ePID)88482867
Product Key Features
Number of Pages128 Pages
Publication NameHurricane: the Illustrated History
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGovernment, History
Publication Year2000
TypeTextbook
AuthorPhilip J Birtles
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight320 g
Item Width165 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorPhilip J Birtles
TopicAircraft
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- 15 Jan, 2023
Sky of blue and sea of green.
Not actually written by Sir Ringo, Sir Paul, George Harrison and John Lennon, no, this is by merely one Birtles. Covers the Hurricane in every role in which it found itself, excluding that of a yellow submarine. Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
