The BIG bang behind Britain's iconic Spitfire & Hurricane
Royal Armouries
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25m
There's a very good chance you've heard of Britain's famous fighter aircraft that defended the skies of Britain, preventing Nazi invasion during the Second World War. But, have you heard of one of the key weapons that helped to make them quite so successful? Join Jonathan for a deep dive into the 20mm Hispano auto-cannon.
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