Hawker Hurricane MkIIa The Hawker Hurricane was one of the most famous British fighters of World War II. The plane’s legend was born during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940. When the Nazis attacked Great Britain, Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighter Command had only 527 Hurricanes and 321 Spitfire fighters to counter the enemy's 2,700 aircraft. Yet, the RAF maintained air superiority in the skies of England due in part to the Hurricane’s quality and British industry’s ability to replace lost

Which was better: the Spitfire or the Hurricane? Both aircraft were legendary fighters with different strengths and weaknesses, so I think it’s really difficult to say which one was the best. The Hurricane was known for its robust construction and ability to absorb damage, while the Spitfire was famous for its high performance and rapid roll rate, which made it a tricky opponent for any pesky Messerschmitt BF 109s on the hunt. Both aircraft were armed with eight Browning machine guns which provi