Speaking of flammability, the Hawker Hurricane's primary structure was metal, however a secondary structure was composed of wooden formers and stringers giving the fuselage a rounded external shape, which carried a doped linen covering. The majority of the external surfaces were linen, save for a section between the cockpit and the engine cowling that used lightweight metal panels instead. Early versions had fabric covered outboard wing sections, however later versions had metal claded outboard wing sections.
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