Hurricane: The Illustrated History
Philip J. Birtles - Hurricane: The Illustrated History
Patrick Stephens Ltd | 2002 | ISBN: 1852606045 | English | 280 pages | PDF | 162.67 MB
Patrick Stephens Ltd | 2002 | ISBN: 1852606045 | English | 280 pages | PDF | 162.67 MB
In this fully illustrated history, the design, development and production of Sudney 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 at the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and a review of surviving examples of the 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, will appeal to all with an interest in military aviation and the Second World War.