Originally Posted by
rolling20
19 Squadron with Mk1b had cannon, although not very effective and led to much frustration due to stoppages. 151 at North Weald had one Hurricane cannon equipped, affectionately known as the 'old cow'.
The Germans had hundreds in their machines and they worked. Lots of accounts of German bombers limping back to base full of holes .303 ones. Mind you this may well have had a very negative impact on the morale factor.