| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MN235 |
| Military Code: | 18-T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Typhoon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Typhoon |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Typhoon Mk1B |
| Licence-built by: | Gloster |
| C/n (msn): | [ MN235 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 4168 |
| Photo Comment |
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Of the 3,317 Typhoons built this is the sole surviving complete example. The type first flew in 1940 and was intended as a replacement for the Hurricane. In 1943 ground attack rockets were fitted and the type became extremely successful in that role. They must have been a magnificent sight in the air. This example was assessed by the USAF in 1944 and it was presented to the RAF Museum by the Smithsonian in 1967 This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 August 2017, and has since been viewed 274 times. |