🇬🇧 On This Day – 3 June 1936
The British Air Ministry placed a ground-breaking order for 600 Hawker Hurricane Mk I fighters—the largest peacetime aircraft contract in UK history at the time.
This move signalled a strategic shift towards modern, high-speed monoplane fighters, setting the stage for the Hurricane's pivotal role in the Battle of Britain.
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🇬🇧 80 Years Since Victory in Europe 🇬🇧
On 8 May 1945, WWII in Europe came to an end.
🎖️ We remember the courage, sacrifice, and loss — so history never repeats itself.
Above all divisions, let’s honour the heroes who fought for our freedom.
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@HawkerKingston@DefenceHQ 80 years since VE DAY. We remember the bravery, sacrifices, and lives lost to ensure peace. May we never forget their courage and strive for a world where history doesn't repeat itself!