But the Hurricane was responsible for nearly 60 percent of the Luftwaffe’s losses during the Battle of Britain. What’s more, the plane fought in all the major theaters of the Second World War.

Often overshadowed by the Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane was the true backbone of Britain’s air defense in WWII. Rugged, reliable, and deadly, this fighter played a crucial role in the Battle of ...

The Hawker Hurricane was manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Ltd, which is now part of BAE Systems plc – who currently happens to be the lead contractor on Britain’s 6th-generation stealth fighter ...