Cheaper and quicker to manufacture, easier to repair and maintain, the Hurricane outnumbered the Spitfire three to one, and downed many more aircraft. From the nerve-jangling accounts of battles in the air, to the emotional strain on the ground crews at base, archive material and first-hand accounts contribute to the fascinating history of the Hawker Hurricane. This is the story of the men and many women who flew or worked behind the scenes to design, construct or maintain the ’Hurri’, all contributing to its outstanding success as a legend of World War Two aviation.
