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.

The RAF said the Hurricane played a vital role in the Battle of Britain. There are only 12 airworthy examples left in the world.

RAF chiefs have paid tribute to the last of The Few — by painting his name on a fighter plane that starred in movies. Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway died last month aged 105. The ...

John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain, has died at the age of 105.

LONDON: The last surviving British pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II has died aged 105, the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) said.

In this photo provided by the UK Ministry of Defence on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the iconic Battle of Britain, poses for a photo in front of a ...

John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the iconic Battle of Britain, poses for a photo in front of a Hurricane on July 22, 2022.

After the Battle of Britain, Hemingway worked as a controller, assisting the RAF’s response to German attacks. He later served as commander of No. 43 Squadron, which flew in northern Italy.

FILE - The last known Battle of Britain pilot, Group Captain John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC celebrating his 105th birthday at the British Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, July 17, 2024.