Hawker Hurricane

"The Hurricane was one of the most versatile fighters of World War II and the first eight-gun monoplane fighter produced in Britain. This unique video features aerobatic manoeuvres similar to those employed by Battle of Britain pilots in the heat of the dogfight. The pilots-eye-view from in-cockpit cameras show you what it is really like to fly the 1942 Mark XII Hawker Hurricane. We also visit the evocative Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Building and interview museum staff, former Hurricane pilots and restorers. Plus you can enjoy detailed technical close-ups, takeoffs, landings and superb ground-to-air aerobatic footage. A fitting tribute to an aircraft which truly deserves its place in aviation history."

The RAF expansion programme in the years leading up to World War II saw the emergence of two superlative fighters, the Supermarine Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane. This is an examination of the workhorse of the RAF Fighter Command. Although best known for its successes in the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane served throughout the war, with great success over the Western Desert and Malta. This account covers the Hurricane's design, development, and operational career.