Hawker Hurricane: Defender of Britain (Aviation)

By Philip J. Birtles

This is the aircraft that the Battle of Britain hinged upon: the day-fighter that won for the fight for Britain's freedom, without which invasion would have been a near certainty. Yet this vital aircraft, the Hawker Hurricane, is often overshadowed by the Spitfire in many histories of World War II. Not so here, though, as Philip Birtles gives a full, detailed account of this important fighter. Complemented by both color and black-and-white illustrations, this book delves into the history of this aircraft, from design and production via the Battle of Britain and World War II service at home and overseas, right through to rebuilt and preserved Hurricanes still existent. This comprehensive account is everything this aircraft deserves, and no aviation or World War II enthusiast should be without it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752498584
• ISBN13: 9780752498584
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: The History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.