On November 6, 1935, the Hawker Hurricane made its first flight, marking the beginning of a fighter that would become vital to Britain's defense in World War II. Discover how this rugged aircraft ...

The British efforts, and the British victory, have long since been associated with the Supermarine Spitfire, a gorgeous and highly maneuverable air superiority fighter. But the Spitfire’s fond ...

As WW2 began, British Expeditionary Force deployed across the Channel. RAF sent four squadrons of their Hawker Hurricane fighters. Initially, they intercepted some German bombers on recon missions ...

"Haynes RAF, Royal Air Force, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight official product." siris_sil_1055533 ...

Military sacrifice weighed heavily on this World War II combat veteran and his family, his grandson now realizes.

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIC single seat, low wing monoplane ground attack fighter; enclosed cockpit; steel tube fuselage ...