Hurricanes in Action Worldwide!

The Hawker Hurricane was the RAF's most valuable fighter asset in the Second World War, yet it is under-appreciated. It was the single-engine fighter most often encountered by the Luftwaffe and made 80% of the successful interdictions of enemy formations. Its reliability and versatility ensured it saw action in more war theatres worldwide than any other fighter, and its pilots' first-hand accounts supplement the text.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The Hawker Hurricane, a remarkable aircraft that played a pivotal role in the Second World War, deserves greater recognition and appreciation from the general public. Despite its immense value to the Royal Air Force (RAF), its significance often goes unnoticed. From the early stages of the war, the Hurricane emerged as the single-engine fighter most frequently encountered by the Luftwaffe. During the Battle of Britain, it achieved an astounding 80% success rate in interdicting enemy formations.

This meticulously researched book, penned by a renowned authority on the air war, unveils the remarkable story of the Hurricane. Its unparalleled reliability and versatility ensured that its variants saw service in more war theaters worldwide than any other fighter. The RAF's Official History fondly recalls the ubiquitous presence of the Hurricane, stating, "Everywhere the Ubiquitous Hurricane was to be seen."

This book takes readers on a journey, tracing the Hurricane's exploits from its deployment in Britain to its operations in Russia, Malta, North Africa, Burma, Sumatra, and Java. Seaborne versions played a crucial role in the Battle of the Atlantic, defending Mediterranean convoys, while ground-attack versions conducted countless sweeps over occupied Europe. Pilots' firsthand accounts provide a unique perspective, enhancing the narrative.

The impact of the Hurricane on the outcome of the war is undeniable. Its contributions were immense, and readers are left with no doubt about the significant role it played in securing ultimate victory. The Hawker Hurricane's legacy continues to inspire and honor those who flew and served in this remarkable aircraft.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 165 x 240 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526788689