The Hurricane Story (The Story Series) - Hardcover

March, Peter R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750944536 ISBN 13: 9780750944533

Publisher: The History Press, 2007

Synopsis

The Hawker Hurricane won lasting fame in the service of the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Over 11,700 examples were eventually built of this versatile and deadly combat aircraft, fulfilling an incredible number of contrasting roles. Its design, development and production are described in detail, as are the Hurricane's widely varied operational roles during the Second World War, both at home and overseas. Full details are given of production figures, production variants, and operational service with all RAF and RN squadrons and units.

About this title

About the Author

PETER R. MARCH is an aviation author, photojournalist and pilot. He was the editor of the Royal Air Force Yearbook for twenty-two years and has produced two special editions marking the 50th and 60th anniversaries of the Battle of Britain. Peter is the author of seventy-two aviation books, including 50 Years of the Red Arrows (The History Press), and has had nearly 8,500 original photographs published since the mid-1950s. As contributing editor, he continues to produce the Old Timers vintage, warbird and classic aircraft section in Pilot magazine.

Edition details

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750944536
• ISBN 13: 9780750944533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128