Skip to content
Logo

Hackaday

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Hackaday.io
  • Contests
  • Submit
  • About

fighter plane

1 Articles

The Queen Of The Hurricanes

May 7, 2019 by Richard Baguley 20 Comments

Engineering isn’t just about inventing new things. Sometimes, it is all about doing things better, cheaper and faster. That was what Elsie MacGill did for the “Hurricane” fighter plane in World War II, earning her the nickname of “Queen of the Hurricanes”.

Continue reading “The Queen Of The Hurricanes” →

Posted in Biography, Featured, Original Art, SliderTagged Elsie MacGill, fighter plane, hurricane

Search

Never miss a hack

Follow on facebook Follow on twitter Follow on youtube Follow on rss Contact us

Subscribe

If you missed it

  • The Engineering Of The Falkirk Wheel

    19 Comments
  • Practice Makes Perfect: The Wet Dress Rehearsal

    10 Comments
  • PROFS: The Office Suite Of The 1980s

    12 Comments
  • Is That Ancient Reel Of PLA Any Good?

    38 Comments
  • Ask Hackaday: How Do You Detect Hidden Cameras?

    47 Comments
More from this category

Our Columns

  • Honor Thy Error

    8 Comments
  • Hackaday Podcast Episode 357: BreezyBox, Antique Tech, And Defusing Killer Robots

    No comments
  • The Death Of Baseload And Similar Grid Tropes

    59 Comments
  • FLOSS Weekly Episode 864: Work Hard, Save Money, Retire Early

    3 Comments
  • Motorola’s Password Pill Was Just One Idea

    19 Comments
More from this category

Search

Never miss a hack

Follow on facebook Follow on twitter Follow on youtube Follow on rss Contact us

Subscribe

If you missed it

  • The Engineering Of The Falkirk Wheel

    19 Comments
  • Practice Makes Perfect: The Wet Dress Rehearsal

    10 Comments
  • PROFS: The Office Suite Of The 1980s

    12 Comments
  • Is That Ancient Reel Of PLA Any Good?

    38 Comments
  • Ask Hackaday: How Do You Detect Hidden Cameras?

    47 Comments
More from this category

Categories

Our Columns

  • Honor Thy Error

    8 Comments
  • Hackaday Podcast Episode 357: BreezyBox, Antique Tech, And Defusing Killer Robots

    No comments
  • The Death Of Baseload And Similar Grid Tropes

    59 Comments
  • FLOSS Weekly Episode 864: Work Hard, Save Money, Retire Early

    3 Comments
  • Motorola’s Password Pill Was Just One Idea

    19 Comments
More from this category

Recent comments

  • make piece not war on 3D Printing Pneumatic Channels With Dual Materials For Soft Robots
  • captnmike on Making Effective, Affordable Water Level Monitors
  • a_do_z on Upcycling An IPad Into A Touchscreen Display For Your PC
  • FEW on Why Haven’t Quantum Computers Factored 21 Yet?
  • make piece not war on There’s Always Room For 3D Printed Batteries
  • syc4p3cM on Building The Most Simple Motor In Mostly LEGO
  • syc4p3cM on Rock Sphere Machine Produces Off The Charts Satisfaction
  • syc4p3cM on There’s Always Room For 3D Printed Batteries
  • syc4p3cM on There’s Always Room For 3D Printed Batteries
  • Nathan on MyMiniFactory Has Acquired Thingiverse Bringing Anti-AI Focus
Logo
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Hackaday.io
  • Tindie
  • Video
  • Submit A Tip
  • About
  • Contact Us

Never miss a hack

Follow on facebook Follow on twitter Follow on youtube Follow on rss Contact us

Subscribe to Newsletter

Copyright © 2026 | Hackaday, Hack A Day, and the Skull and Wrenches Logo are Trademarks of Hackaday.com | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Digital Services Act | Do not sell or share my personal information
Powered by WordPress VIP