The Hawker Hurricane was a fighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force. It was deployed during World War II and gained particular fame in the Battle of Britain. On 11 February 1938, the aircraft covered a distance of 526 km at an average speed of 658 km/h. This was 48 km/h faster than the German Messerschmitt Bf 109, which flew a world speed record in 1937. During the Battle of Britain, Hurricanes were responsible for 70% of the downed German aircraft. Although perhaps a little older in design than the also legendary Spitfire (for example, the rear part of the fuselage was traditionally constructed of wood and fabric), the Hurricane was vital during the Battle of Britain. Because they were much simpler in construction than the Spitfires, they could also be repaired much faster. The Polish squadron that shot down most enemy aircraft also flew the Hurricane.
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