The Hawker Hurricane was developed just prior to WW II, with introduction to service in late  1939. Though a less modern design than the famous Supermarine Spitfire, it required 2/3 the construction time and was more tolerant of battle damage. Over 14,500 Hurricanes were manufactured through the duration of the war.  Both fighters used the Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. Hurricanes were credited with about 55% of the air victories by British fighters. About a dozen hurricanes still exist.

           Michael James- Mined in England. There thrown on the wheel for impress of first hands.

           Turned and shaped in Berkeley.

           Fired and painted by students of Tamalpais district which he left in 1993. 

           Writes essays, stories, and poetry.