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The riveting exploits of a fighter aircraft – and an underrated aerial hero of the Second World War
The Hawker Hurricane was flying on the outbreak of war in 1939. Six years later, having saved Britain, it was still playing a major part in the war effort.
Widely remembered in its fighter role and unjustly left in the shade of the Spitfire, the Hurricane’s role was varied and pivotal: as a fighter, fighter-bomber, anti-tank aircraft and used at sea. Nor was its theatre of operations any less wide: it saw action in France from the beginning of the Phoney War to the outbreak of the Blitzkrieg, in the Battle of Britain, and then as far afield as Russia, Sumatra and Madagascar.
In this intensely readable, spirited and classic account, Adrian Stewart describes all the Hurricane’s roles, adventures and achievements. He recounts the exploits of the aircraft’s outstanding pilots who contributed so much towards mastery of the skies and eventual victory.
Perfect for readers of John Nichol’s Spitfire and Lancaster.
ASIN : B0932M7FRM
Publisher : Canelo History
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : 5 Aug. 2021
Language : English
File size : 3.3 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 422 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1800325319
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: 42,743 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) 15 in Aviation 17 in Aviation History 26 in Military Aircraft
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