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Spitfire and Hurricane

By Aaron Aaberg

Spitfire and Hurricane

By Aaron Aaberg

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In the summer of 1940, Britain's fate balanced on a knife-edge. Against the onslaught of the Luftwaffe stood two very different but equally vital machines: the elegant Supermarine Spitfire and the rugged Hawker Hurricane. Together, these fighters bore the weight of Britain's defense during its darkest days, from the fall of France to the Blitz and beyond.
Spitfire and Hurricane: Britain's Twin Lifelines tells the complete story of how these aircraft became symbols of resistance, engineering brilliance, and national pride. From their development and deployment to the personal stories of the men and women who flew, fought, and maintained them, this book explores every dimension of their contribution. It traces their roles in the Battle of Britain, their service abroad, their continued evolution throughout the war, and their enduring legacy in museums, airshows, and collective memory.
This is not simply an account of machines, but of survival: of how the Hurricane and Spitfire together ensured Britain's skies remained free, and how they came to embody the spirit of defiance in a world at war.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
250
Release Date:
2025-08-18
Publication Date:
2025-08-18
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923570811
ISBN13:
9781923570818
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
368 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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