Late summer of 1944. A westbound
German train just north of the Ruhr, receives a warm welcome
from Hawker Typhoons of 438 Squadron, RCAF.
During this period, Allied fighters dominated the skies of Europe,
seeking targets. There was nothing more inviting for Typhoons
than a train carrying troops and munitions to the front. Such
trains always received an immediate and devastating response
from these heavily armed fighters. Typhoons were used to great
effect, bringing the German war machine to a virtual standstill
with respect to movement of war material. This particular train
has just left a tunnel, but at the wrong moment. Immediately
spotted by the Typhoons, it is immobilized first with bombs aimed
at the track ahead and behind it, then with cannon fire into
the locomotive. In moments, the rail cars will be exploding and
ablaze.
Signed by seven Typhoon pilots. |