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The start of service life for the Tiffy was not an easy one.
Reliability problems with the Napier Sabre engine, exhaust gases
entering the cockpit, and cases of the whole tail unit coming
off when recovering from a dive. Performance figures were also
disappointing for a fighter. However, it was soon realised where
its strong points were, in ground attack. So first with bombs
and then rocket projectiles, the Typhoon made its name in the
long and dangerous fight across occupied Europe, attacking everything
from armour to rail transport. Shown here is a formation of 1B
Bombphoons of No. 183 Squadron |