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Ten Squadrons of Hurricanes
Adrian Stewart
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Description for Ten Squadrons of Hurricanes
Hardback. The Hurricane was the most successful RAF fighter of the Second World War. Covers the operations of ten RAF squadrons in diverse theatres of war: France, Battle of Britain, the Mediterranean and North Africa Num Pages: 208 pages, 16 pages of black and white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWG; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
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 Sopwith's 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 ... Read more
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 Sopwith's 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473848429
SKU
V9781473848429
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Adrian Stewart
Adrian Stewart was educated at Rugby School before taking First Class Honours at Caius College, Cambridge. His previously published works with Pen and Sword Books include: Eighth Army's Greatest Victories, Early Battles of Eighth Army, They Flew Hurricanes, The Campaigns of Alexander of Tunis 1940-1945, February 1942 - Britain's Darkest Days, Carriers at War, Six of Monty's Men and Ten ... Read more
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