ISBN10: 1855325977, ISBN13: 9781855325975, [publisher: Osprey] Softcover Osprey Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Allies & Independents Hurricane Aces 1939-40 (EX)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Allies & IndependentsType: SoftcoverCode: OSPACE018Copyright Date: 1998Author: Tony HolmesPage Count: 128Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:The Hawker Hurricane was the Raf's first monoplane fighter, and it dragged the air force into a position where it could defend Britain in its 'hour of need'. Prior to the Battle of Britain, a number of squadrons equipped with the fighter had seen action firstly in the 'Phoney War', and then during the disastrous campaign in France. Pilots like 'Cobber' Kain had achieved impressive scores in the face of overwhelming Luftwaffe forces, and although the RAF lost no less than 386 Hurricanes during the Blitzkrieg, it gave many pilots valuable experience. Hawker fighters outnumbered Spitfires during the Battle of Britain by three to one, and downed far more aircraft. Overseas, a handful of pilots put up stiff resistance against Germany's Italian ally in Libya and ...