HAWKER TYPHOON

The Hawker Typhoon was initially designed as a fighter but gained fame as a ground-attack aircraft and tank-buster during World War II. Despite early problems with its engine and airframe, it performed well in the European theater, particularly after the D-Day landings in 1944. This book covers the Typhoon's history and successes in detail, with over 180 photographs.

Format: Paperback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2021
Publisher: CRECY PUBLISHING LIMITED

The Hawker Typhoon, initially conceived as a fighter, achieved remarkable fame as a ground-attack aircraft and tankbuster during World War II. This feat was particularly impressive considering the Typhoon's early challenges with its Napier Sabre engine and catastrophic airframe failures. While the Typhoon's offensive ground-attack capabilities are well documented, its successes as a true fighter based in the UK during 1942 often overshadowed its achievements. Nevertheless, in the final year of World War II, following the D-Day landings in June 1944, the Typhoon played a crucial role in the European theater. After May 1945, the Typhoon quickly disappeared from RAF squadrons, leaving behind a remarkable record of success in such a short period. It may not have been a world-beater, but the Typhoon was perfectly suited for the tasks it was tasked with. Many books that discuss the Typhoon often include it in conjunction with its successor, the Hawker Tempest. However, this comprehensive work, fully illustrated with over 180 photographs, provides this formidable machine with a well-deserved volume of its own.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 171 x 242 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913870904