The mainstay of the RAF throughout the Battle of Britain was the Hurricane, there were not that many Spitfires available at that time.
The poor old Hurricane subsequently got it’s glory stolen by the all-conquering Spitfire which became an icon of RAF excellence.
You are pretty much correct in your assesment. Although by the time of the BoB the Hurricane was becoming a second class aircraft, especially as compared to the Bf-109 and Spitfires. When ever possible and sadly it was not that often, the Spits would try to engage the escorts leaving the Hurris to attack the bombers.
Nonetheless the courage of the RAF pilots, some of whom only had a few hours in fighters cannot be disparged.
Regards
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