Hawker Hurricane

Rys, Marek

ISBN 10: 8363678880 / ISBN 13: 9788363678883

Published by Mushroom Model Publications, 2015

About this Item

Stated second, revised edition. In very tidy condition inside and out. The Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter, and was the most numerous RAF fighter during the Battle of Britain. In 1940, more than half the German planes shot down were destroyed by Hurricanes. This book tells the story of its development and technical evolution, profusely illustrated with period b+w photographs and detailed color photographs of surviving airframes, plus extracts from official manuals and 1/72nd scale plans of all versions, from the Mk.1 of 1936 to the Mk. IV of 1943. This work includes superb color artwork illustrates the many camouflage schemes and markings found on operational Hurricanes; it features walk-around color photographs and rare b+w archive photographs and documents. It is essential reading for aviation enthusiasts and scale air modelers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hawker Hurricane
• Publisher: Mushroom Model Publications
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8363678880
• ISBN 13: 9788363678883
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

The Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter, and was the most numerous RAF fighter during the Battle of Britain. In 1940, more than half the German planes shot down were destroyed by Hurricanes. This book tells the story of its development and technical evolution, profusely illustrated with period b+w photographs and detailed color photographs of surviving airframes, plus extracts from official manuals and 1/72nd scale plans of all versions, from the Mk.1 of 1936 to the Mk. IV of 1943. This work includes superb color artwork illustrates the many camouflage schemes and markings found on operational Hurricanes; it features walk-around color photographs and rare b+w archive photographs and documents. It is essential reading for aviation enthusiasts and scale air modelers.
Superb color illustrations of camouflage and markings, walk-around color photographs and b+w archive photographs.
Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts & scale air modelers.
1/48 scale plans of all versions
40+ color profiles.
Second edition of the Hawker Hurricane, ISBN: 978-8389450326

Review

"...an excellent one stop reference... Whether you are just interested in the Hurricane as a reading and research subject or need reference for a kit build, this new book comes as a highly recommended addition to your library" (Model Airplane international, Issue 127)

“In all, this makes for one of the most comprehensive looks at the Hurricane as you'll find anywhere. It is a book that enthusiasts and modelers alike need to have in their library and one that I can highly recommend.” (Modeling Madness)