Mk1B Typhoons of 247 Squadron, based at Eindhoven, make a low-level attack against enemy river transport on the Rhine in November, 1944. Led by Squadron leader B.G. “Stapme” Stapleton, the 247 pilots continue their attack along the valley, strafing German transport and other targets of opportunity. The Hawker Typhoon established itself as the finest ground-attack fighter of World War Two.

Flying low level at high speed through intense ground fire was all part of the daily task of the pilots of the Typhoon ground attack squadrons. Armed with rockets, 1000lb bombs and four 20mm cannon, this formidable fighter played a leading role in the Allied advance through occupied Europe. Leading up to, and following the Normandy landings through to the end of hostilities, the Typhoon, flown by determined hard hitting pilots, became the scourge of the German Panzer Divisions, and wrought havoc with enemy road and rail communications.