The Hawker Typhoon took some time to perfect, but by the spring of 1944, with powerplant and structural troubles under control, it was in a position to spearhead the British and Canadian offensive into occupied Europe. There were, however, unforeseen problems to overcome before the rocket-armed machines of No 121 Wing were able to make their full contribution in Normandy
ROCKET MEN: No 121 Wing Typhoons
Become a Premium Member to Read More
This is a premium article and requires an active Key.Aero subscription to view. You can also access it if you’re subscribed to one of our Key Publishing magazines.
I’m an existing member, sign me in!I don’t have a subscription…
Why not join our community of aviation enthusiasts? Pick one of our introductory offers and access a wealth of world-class aviation content.
Originally published in Aeroplane Magazine
More about Aeroplane magazine and where to buy.
Find out more