RAF  439 SQN., 143 WING "FLYING OFFICER R.A. JOHNS" HAWKER TYPHOON IB

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Historical Note:    Following the success of the Hawker Hurricane as a fighter-bomber, it was logical that its successor the Typhoon should be considered for the same role and the first Typhoon fighter-bomber squadron was formed in late 1942. Armed with 500lb and, later, 1000lb bombs, these aircraft were quickly dubbed ‘bomphoons’ by the press. As part of 2nd TAF, the all-Canadian 143 Wing played a vital role throughout the Normandy invasion and were at the forefront of hazardous low-level dive-bombing operations with these aircraft. While the rocket-firing Typhoons attacked road convoys and troop concentrations, the ‘bomphoons’ were usually tasked with targets such as radar installations, strongpoints, road junctions and bridges. The model represents a typical aircraft of 439 Squadron, 143 Wing as it would have appeared during attacks on the Orne River bridges near Caen in July 1944.

Info:    Hawker Typhoon Mk 1B - Flying Officer R.A.Johns - 439 Sqn 143 Wing RCAF B9 - Normandy 1944
Scale:    1:72
Wingspan:    7.0   inches
Length:    5.25    inches

Item Number:    AA36508                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Price:    $59.95