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.

The only Hurricane aircraft from the Battle of Britain that is still airborne today took to the skies last weekend.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is preparing for a significant 2025 display season with the addition of Typhoon pilot Squadron Leader Al Luckins to its roster of historic aircraft ...

The Spitfire is tops for glamour and romance but it was the Hurricane that was the real No1 fighter plane in the Battle of Britain.

As Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill said about the Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilots’ heroic performance in winning the Battle of Britain in 1940: “Never in the field of human conflict ...

But the Hurricane was responsible for nearly 60 percent of the Luftwaffe’s losses during the Battle of Britain. What’s more, the plane fought in all the major theaters of the Second World War.

A STUNNING flyover has taken place to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain today. Commemorations have been organised to honour hero pilots despite restrictions due to the coronavirus … ...

The abbey has held a service of thanksgiving on Battle of Britain Sunday every year since 1944. A flypast took place after the service, with a Hurricane and three Spitfires flying over central London.

Forty World War II Spitfire aircraft have taken part in a flypast marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. His kind gesture meant 95-year-old veteran Tom Neil, an ex-wing commander and ...

During the Battle of Britain the Hurricane was given the slightly more powerful Merlin III engine, providing a much better performance in the air. Crucially, it improved the climb speed.

As Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill said about the Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilots’ heroic performance in winning the Battle of Britain in 1940: “Never in the field of human conflict ...