The Hurricane stands as one of the most important fighters of WWII. Arguably eclipsed in fame and renown by the equally incredible Spitfire, the Hurricane played a crucial part in the early air conflicts of WWII. The Battle of Britain in 1940 saw just 527 Hurricanes and 321 Spitfires stand against the Luftwaffe’s force of 2,700 planes. The durability and strength of the Hurricanes were crucial in these fights, allowing it to withstand heavy enemy fire and provide cover to the Spitfires.