The Hurricanes turn exceptionally well, and with good SA you can easily dodge the BnZ'ers and grab the occasional snapshot as they pass. Once they bleed off their E you can attack them in a level most of them are not used to.
The reason I suggested not just the 2-C in but both of the Hurricane family is simply because an aircraft's turning performance is better in positive G. Flying the Hurricane 1 reinforces this. Getting the basics in a slower plane gives you a solid place to start. There is a reason why the pilots who flew the Hurricane first before moving on to the Spitfire fared better than those who went straight from training into the Spits.
Another reason is it is decidedly easier to handle on the ground. Something that can come in handy if you ever want to rearm or indeed even stay on the runway when you land.
