History of 607 squadron, in
aviation art prints The Hawker Hurricanes of 607 Squadron (County of
Durham) during the Battle of Britain, stationed at RAF Tangmere,
Hawker Hurricanes of 607 squadron in painting Hurricanes over the
Needles by aviation artist Graeme Lothian This high Quality Giclee art
paper print is available only direct from aviation art prints a Division
of Cranston Fine Arts
Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker
Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500,
ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with
eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and
twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four
20mm cannon.
All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in
1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600
for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion
the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the
first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the
Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the
Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more
than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and
almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain
went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all
theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533
Hurricanes were built.
Hurricanes over the Needles By Graeme Lothian Hurricanes of 607 County of Durham Squadron diving down and
attacking Heinkels over the Needles on the Isle of Wight, after a raid
on the southern coast. 607 squadron were stationed at nearby Tangmere
from the start of September 1940 and saw continuous action throughout
the Battle of Britain until the 16th October, when it withdrew to
Scotland having raised its total victory to 102. Also aiding in the
pursuit are Spitfires of 602 City of Glasgow Squadron based at
Westhampnett.
