Hawker Hurricane (DVD)

Capable of speeds in excess of 300 mph, the 1942 Mark XII Hawker Hurricane was one of the most versatile fighters in the Royal Air Forces fleet during World War II. The Hurricane was somewhat unfairly overshadowed by the more glamorous Supermarine Spitfire even though the Hurricane was responsible for 60 percent of the Royal Air Force victories in the Battle of Britain.

Find out why this Hurricane, the first eight-gun monoplane fighter produced by Britain, played such a significant role in a major turning point in the war. Then, get a taste of what it s like to fly one in Hawker Hurricane. Sit in the cockpit for some stomach-wrenching aerobatic maneuvers and experience what it would have been like for Battle of Britain pilots in the heat of a dogfight!

Visit Manson Airfield in Kent the site of the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Building and where allied airmen knew their finest hour. Hear museum staff and restorers talk about the significant role this Hurricane played. While it didnt receive the publicity the Spitfire did, it accounted for 60 percent of the Royal Air Forces air victories during the Battle of Britain. Then, enjoy the in-cockpit sequences in Hawker Hurricane that highlight the abilities of the plane, while the soundtrack adds a lifelike quality to the experience. See detailed technical close-ups, take-offs, landings and superb ground-to-air aerobatic footage as you engulf yourself in this rare view of a legendary machine!

See detailed technical close-ups, take-offs and landings Featuring pilots-eye-views from inside a Hawker Hurricane Watch amazing aerobatic maneuvers Find out what the Hurricanes role was in WWII