An interesting question to ponder is: Which was the better warbird flown by those “so few” in “Their Finest Hour”: the Supermarine Spitfire or the Hawker Hurricane?

The Hawker Hurricane was not as attractive or streamlined as the Spitfire, and it failed to capture the public’s respect in the same way. But the Hurricane was responsible for nearly 60 percent ...

The Hawker Hurricane was the other important single-seater fighter that had a deciding role in the air war over Britain. Its first flight was in November 1935 and it entered service in December 1937.

There were many legendary planes that made a difference in WWII such as the Spitfire and Boeing B-17, but one that is often overlooked is the Hawker Hurricane.

Two of the RAF’s best-loved aircraft from the Battle of Britain will bring a touch of nostalgia to the Nottinghamshire County Show when they perform a flypast at the weekend. A Supermarine ...

The Case for the Hawker Hurricane. As ESPN College Game Day’s Lee Corso is fond of saying, “Not so fast, my friend!” Although the Spitfire may have the greater name recognition, the often ...

The Hawker Hurricane was not as attractive or streamlined as the Spitfire, and it failed to capture the public’s respect in the same way. But the Hurricane was responsible for nearly 60 percent ...

Two of the RAF’s best-loved aircraft from the Battle of Britain will bring a touch of nostalgia to the Nottinghamshire County Show when they perform a flypast at the weekend. A Supermarine Spitfire ...

Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane flypast timings released for Nottinghamshire County Show. The planes return once again to the popular show. nottinghampost. Bookmark.