Military History Blog
When people think of British fighter aircraft in the Second World War, the elegant Spitfire often comes to mind first. Yet during the critical early years of the war—especially the Battle of Britain—it was the more workmanlike Hurricane that bore the greater burden. Though often paired together, the Supermarine Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane were fundamentally different in design philosophy, performance characteristics, and … Read More “Spitfire vs. Hurricane: Britain’s Twin Pillars of Fighter Defense in WWII” »
