The Hawker Hurricane: one of Britain's greatest, most prolific aircraft fighters during World War II. Although often overshadowed by the sleek and slender Spitfire, Hurricanes withstood onslaughts from Germany, Italy and Japan during Britain’s greatest crisis.

During the Battle of Britain, the Hawker Hurricane proved a tenacious warrior—holding its own against Germany’s best fighters. But for the Hurricane to survive the struggle against Hitler, Hawker would have to reinvent their sturdy aircraft.