Ten Squadrons of Hurricanes

Ten Squadrons of Hurricanes
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9781473848436
ISBN-13 : 1473848431
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Book Synopsis Ten Squadrons of Hurricanes by : Adrian Stewart

Download or read book Ten Squadrons of Hurricanes written by Adrian Stewart and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years the importance and contribution of the Hawker Hurricane was eclipsed by the Spitfire but statistically the Hurricane was superior in the majority of cases. Thanks to Tommy Sopwiths initiative and gamble the Hurricane was ready at the outbreak of the Second World War and in service throughout.As this superbly researched book reveals by examining the roles, actions and personalities of ten Hurricane squadrons, this iconic aircraft was not only exceptionally robust but astonishingly versatile. We track its performance from the Battle of France and Britain through the Middle East, Italy and on to Burma. It excelled as day and night interceptor, intruder and importantly as a rocket firing tank buster.The Hurricane inspired great loyalty among its pilots and their colourful personalities and thrilling experiences make this splendid book an informative and entertaining read.


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