Sea Lion

a novel by Steve Barrett

	Hawker Hurricane	The photo is of the Airfix 1/48th scale model

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The Hurricane represented a transition from the older constructional methods using a framework of metal braced by wooden formers and the "monocoque" metal construction employed in e.g. the Spitfire. In many ways a monoplane development of the Hawker Fury bi-plane, the Hurricane proved to be tough and reliable in combat. "J Jimmy" in the novel, which is a "rogue" machine (see the extract), does not seem to be typical of the type!

The Hawker Hurricane's major specifications were::

    Speed: 521 Kph (324 mph)
    Wingspan: 14.93m (49ft)
    Length: 9.57m (31ft 5in)
    Engine: Rolls Royce Merlin

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