The Hawker Hurricane was the first fighter monoplane to join the Royal Air Force and the first combat aircraft adopted by that arm capable of exceeding 300 mph in level flight. The Hurricane shouldered the lion s share of Britain s defence during the Battle of Britain. This program portrays the history of this legendary aircraft which was to form an immortal partnership during the infamous battle.
Direction
Robert Garofalo's reverent, archival-heavy approach.
Production
Rare wartime footage of Hurricanes in actual combat.
Director
Robert Garofalo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Hurricane's construction—wood and fabric over metal frame—meant ground crews could patch bullet holes in hours, while damaged Spitfires often needed factory rebuilds.
This 2001 release coincided with a minor Hurricane rehabilitation in British memory, partly spurred by veterans' frustration with Spitfire-centric commemorations.
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