The Hawker Hurricane

Birthed from the drawing boards of Hawker Aircraft in the 1930s, The #HawkerHurricane was powered by the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, delivering around 1,030 horsepower. The pragmatic design, blending a tubular metal airframe with a largely fabric covering, made it quick to produce and repair. With a top speed of about 340 mph and a service ceiling of 36,000 feet, the Hurricane was a formidable machine. #ww2 #aviation #war