The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was overshadowed in the public consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire's role during the Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement, and fought in all the major theatres of the Second World War. The slightly larger Hurrican

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In the annals of World War II, one fighter aircraft stands tall as an unsung hero – the Hawker Hurricane. Overshadowed by its more famous contemporary, the Supermarine Spitfire, the Hurricane played a crucial role in defending Britain during the Battle of Britain and beyond. #ww2 #aviation #Military | The War Rooms

33 Squadrons were equipped with the Hawker Hurricane by September 1940, alongside 18 equipped with the Supermarine Spitfire. #ww2 #wwii #hurricane #spitfire #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft

1.8K views · 66 reactions | Which Battle of Britain aircraft was better, the light, strong and fast Spitfire or the rugged tough and steady Hurricane? Watch below to find out the key differences between these iconic aircraft and tell us your opinion in the comments below. To learn about six more iconic aircraft from the Battle of Britain watch the full length video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg9a-WnFmz4 | Imperial War Museum Duxford | Facebook