Stories of the men of the RAF Hornet Squadron during the early days of World War II.Stories of the men of the RAF Hornet Squadron during the early days of World War II.Stories of the men of the RAF Hornet Squadron during the early days of World War II.
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- TriviaSpitfires weren't deployed to France in 1939-40. RAF Fighter Command resisted deploying Spitfires in France, preferring to save them for the defense of Britain; Spitfires were used to cover the evacuation at Dunkirk, but they were based in England. In the novel Hornet Squadron flew Hawker Hurricanes. Hurricanes were more numerous in 1939-40 because they were easier to build and cheaper. Because of their greater numbers it is often said that Hurricanes were the mainstay fighter during the Battle of Britain, not the Spitfire; in reality the two types worked in concert, with Hurricanes deployed to attack the bombers while Spitfires were used counter the Luftwaffe's escorting fighters.
- GoofsAll of the Spitfires used had propellers that had 4 blades. During the Battle of Britain (when this series takes place), Spitfires used propellers that had only 3 blades.
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Air Commodore Bletchley: Didn't somebody say that war is a nasty business? Quite good for promotion, though.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Story of the Costume Drama: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (2008)
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Terrific series!
Watched on Masterpiece Theatre years ago. Outstanding show. If only I can remember the catchy tune that opened the show each week. A true adventure and tear jerker that everyone can enjoy. This is the kind of show that has made Masterpiece Theatre a staple of PBS.
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- Jul 29, 2001
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