Hawker Hurricane : The Multirole Fighter
This book covers the design, development, production and operations of the Hawker Hurricane before, during and after the Second World War. Without the courage and perseverance of the young men from Britain and the Commonwealth, who risked their lives to beat the Luftwaffe and forestall the enemy invasion of Britain, there would not have been a 'Battle of Britain.'
The Hurricane was a simple rugged metal structure that did not require expensive assembly jigs, absorbed a lot of battle damage, and was also simple to repair. Its wide-track undercarriage allowed operations from rapidly prepared grass fields, and the ultimate cannon armament and rocket projectiles could destroy both soft skin and armoured targets.
Following the Battles of France and Britain, Spitfires took over much of the air-to-air interception, while Hurricanes roamed around occupied Europe destroying enemy ground targets. They operated off merchant ships on the Russian convoys and were vital in the defence of Malta.
Hurricanes worked with the Soviet Air Force within the Arctic Circle, and supported the Eighth Army against the forces of Rommel in the deserts of North Africa, as well as serving with distinction in Asia.
- Previously unpublished accounts from the designers, builders and aircrew of the beloved Hawker Hurricane
- Many contemporary and previously unpublished photographs
- Comprehensive details on the conservation of surviving aircraft
Auteur : | Philip Birtles |
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Présentation : | 448 pages, 26 x 18.5 x 3.8 cm, relié |
Illustration : | 473 photos en N&B |
Editeur : | Fonthill Media (GB, 2017) |
EAN: | 9781781555873 |
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Hawker Hurricane : The Multirole Fighter
Langue : anglais
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