RAF Hurricane "Tin Can Opener" Tank Busters in the Western Desert 1942 HD -Restored

No 6 Squadron “Flying Can Openers” flying Hawker Hurricane Mark IID tank busters, armed with a 40mm canons under each wing, take on Axis tanks & motorized vehicles in the Western Desert in World War 2. The Mk IID went into production in 1942, with additional armor for the pilot, radiator and engine. Initially supplied with Rolls-Royce canons that carried 12 rounds, they were soon upgraded to the Vickers S canons that carried 15 rounds. There was a Browning .303 machine gun in each wing. Mk IIDs were lethal ground attack aircraft. The Hurricane was a notably stable gun platform and the additional weight of guns and armor and drag didn't prohibitively effect handling, but top speed and range were significantly reduced. This film shows 6 Squadron operating out of an airfield in either Egypt or Libya, supporting the British 8th Army. I have used digital video technology to restore this film.
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[@mrjockt]

Many seem to forget that the Hurricane was one of those fighters that saw continuous action from September ‘39 all the way through to August ‘45.

[@ianhobbs4984]

My uncle was one of 6 squadrons pilot in North Africa in WW11 And I worked on the squadrons Canberra's at Akrotiri Cyprus in 1960/61. So enjoyed watching this.

[@eisshertz]

This footage was probably taken on August 20, 1942, at the LG89 airfield, when 6 Squadron was visited by an R.A.F. film unit. For most of August, the squadron was withdrawn from the combat zone, performing shooting training. At the beginning of September, they returned to action.

[@ingosippel9653]

The Hurrikan is a wonderful plane

[@jonginder5494]

One of my favourite types!

[@jamesbohlman4297]

Those pilots were absolutely fearless when going into battle in a plane partially made of wood and fabric.

[@ftargr]

lighter means faster and the bullets just pass through

[@James-nl6fu]

Vickers 40mm mk S(Swedish, don't tell anyone it's a copy.) Bad luck, Rommel.😎♥️

[@matthewmoore5698]

Mate your gonna blow the speaker on my I phone , the vid is a can opener never mind the hurricane!

[@emanuelerossi7610]

Hurricane Mk IId Very interesting aircraft !! Ciao from Italia !

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[@raymondyee2008]

We rarely get to see this plane in PC games.

[@RetroGamesCollector]

Not seen this one before! Superb stuff.

[@ftargr]

narrators voice and pronunciation are perfect

[@kneelneil]

Of course he was wearing a Dinner jacket.

[@nunyabeeswax3936]

How about the Typhoons? Thank you.

[@ZenosWarbirds]

How about them! You're welcome

[@glennwilson6698]

Does the guy at 1:56 have a sleeve tattoo? Never seen a pilot in ww2 with tats, especially down his arm like that.

[@simsam2525]

I wondered that but no, I think it’s a birth mark.

[@secondchance6603]

It looks like a burns scar.