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# Hawker Typhoon RB396

Resurrecting a Forgotten Legend

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- [RB396 Tail Rebuild](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rb396-rebuild-tail) - With the rear fuselage complete, RB396’s rebuild is now progressing with reconstruction of the tailplane. This is the first of regular progress reports that will be posted here on our website and charts the work done over the first two months of this section of the project. If you are a supporter, you should have
- [Black Tie Gala Dinner 2025](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/black-tie-gala-dinner-2025) - Fun-filled night raises funds Attendees at our Gala Dinner had a night of fine food and fun while raising funds for the restoration of RB396. Ticket sales, successful auction bids (live and online) and other contributions ensured the hard work of the volunteers in organizing the event was rewarded, with well over £10k profit made.
- [TriGuard Security Sponsors Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/triguard-security-sponsors-hawker-typhoon-preservation-group) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG) is delighted to announce the recruitment of a new corporate sponsor, TriGuard Ltd. TriGuard is a leading private security company renowned for its commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people. Here at the HTPG, we are committed to memorializing everyone involved with the iconic Hawker Typhoon during World War II through
- [HTPG @ TMAM](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/htpg-tmam) - *** SOLD OUT *** Further to our recent announcements on the collaboration between ourselves and the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, the team is pleased to announce the tickets for our Supporters and Friends of Tangmere are now available for purchase from our shop (link below) As a supporter you will have received an email from
- [Forced Landing 80th](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/forced_landing_80th) - On this day 80 years ago at 12.05hrs, Flight Lieutenant Chris House took off from Advanced Landing Ground B.100 Goch, Germany in Hawker Typhoon RB396 XP-W, call sign Red 4, for an attack on Mechanised Transports (METs) on a road East of Hengelo in the Netherlands. The other members of his flight returned to Goch
- [Hawker Typhoon RB396 lands at Duxford](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawker-typhoon-rb396-lands-at-duxford-2) - Hawker Typhoon RB396 has landed back at Duxford for the next stage of her rebuild to flight. Since May 2019 the original rear fuselage of RB396 has been at Airframe Assemblies (AA) on the Isle of Wight undergoing restoration. It has been a stop-start endeavour, due to many things – chief amongst them the covid
- [RB396 'Packs a Punch'](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rb396-packs-a-punch) - We discovered a bit more about the history of RB396 during our presence at the Chalke Valley History Festival in 2018. At that event, our Project Director, Sam, spoke on stage about the project with World War 2 pilot, Bernard Gardiner, and Project Ambassador, James Holland. A member of the audience revealed his father, GRG
- [Anna Leska - A remarkable woman](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/anna-leska-a-remarkable-woman) - RB396: delivered 80 years ago by a remarkable woman December 9 marks the 80th anniversary of RB396 being delivered to RAF Westhampnett from RAF Lichfield by Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) pilot Anna Leska. RAF Westhampnett plays an important role in the story of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG). Roy Worthington, the grandfather of our
- [Rear Fuselage Completed](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawker-typhoon-rb396-completion) - The first section of the rebuild of Hawker Typhoon RB396 is now complete. On 30th October 2024, almost 80 years to the day that the aircraft first rolled off the production line, the final rivets were placed in the rear fuselage bringing to the end a momentous almost decade long endeavour to get the rebuild
- [Progress update Summer 2024](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/progress-update-summer-2024) - The first significant stage in rebuilding RB396 is very nearly complete – the rear fuselage. This is a major milestone for the project and shows that, with your support, we can really achieve our goal. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this happen. Over the last few months a number of our supporters
- [Typhoon pilot meets Typhoon pilot](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/typhoon-pilot-meets-typhoon-pilot-bernard-gardiner-visits-raf-coningsby) - Bernard Gardiner visits RAF Coningsby Words: Sam Worthington-Leese Pictures: Harry Measures Since the middle of last year, we have been working on getting Bernard Gardiner up to RAF Coningsby, in order to visit 29sqn (Typhoon Display team) and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). The first visit, which was organised for September last year
- [Charity song release celebrating Dave Hands](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/in-memory-of-dave-hands) - Many of our supporters will know that one of our Trustees, Dave Hands, sadly passed away at the end of 2023. Dave was passionate about the project and aviation in general, being a keen glider pilot. We recently discovered that Murray Edmunds, an Oxfordshire musician and songwriter and a great friend of Dave, has penned
- [Remembering D-Day and the Typhoon.](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/remembering-d-day-and-the-typhoon) - On this, the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we salute all those who landed on the beaches of Normandy and in the fields beyond, the aircrews who flew in support of the troops fighting their way inland, and those individuals in the ships providing offshore support. You shall never be forgotten. Typhoon operations were crucial in
- [Normandy-80th D-Day Anniversary](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/normandy-80th-d-day-anniversary) - Members of the team will be in Normandy next week attending some of the commemorative events and ceremonies. They will be visiting a number for memorials and graveyards so would do their best, subject to the security restrictions and locations, to visit the graves of any Typhoon Pilots and Ground Crew relatives you may have
- [Typhoons in May 1944](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/typhoons-in-may-1944) - Everyone who visits this site will be well aware that this year represents the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. It is an important commemorative year with so few veterans now remaining. We think it is safe to say it also represents the anniversary of the Hawker Typhoon really showing its teeth. The aircraft played a key
- [Typhoon recovered in The Netherlands](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/typhoon-recovered-in-the-netherlands) - The team is always seeking original Typhoon parts to help with the rebuild and so news of recovery operations are always of interest. Tim Struyf and Andrew Boakes recently attended one such recovery in Alblasserdam in The Netherlands. Typhoon MN954 from 609 squadron was hit by flak on 28 September 1944. The Belgian pilot, Flight
- [Supporters get the best view](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/supporters-get-the-best-view) - We believe that one of the great benefits of being a supporter of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is the opportunity to view RB396 as it progresses through its rebuild. Over the last few months, about thirty of our supporters have done just that, being escorted to Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of Wight by
- [Rebuild Update - May 2024](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rebuild-update-may-2024) - As you know, we were able to restart the rebuild of RB396 at the end of last year and we thought you would like to know how that has been going. The team at Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of White have been making steady progress rebuilding the rear fuselage. It is not an easy
- [Respectful nod to the old](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/respectful-nod-to-the-old) - Typhoon honours Typhoon We were delighted to see the new display aircraft for the RAF Typhoon Display Team rolled out on 22 April, resplendent in the markings of Hawker Typhoon FM-G of 257 squadron. The paint scheme was chosen to commemorate D-Day. On that day, FM-G was flown by Pilot Officer Denzel Jenkins who later
- [Rebuild of RB396 recommences](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rebuild-of-rb396-recommences) - The physical rebuild of Hawker Typhoon RB396 is now back on track. Following a number of months of behind the scenes work recently by the team, and two years of fundraising, we are delighted to announce that the rebuild of RB396 is back on track. The rear fuselage section, which forms the basis and identity
- [Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group turns seven](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawker-typhoon-preservation-group-turns-seven) - The 17th May is always a special date in the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG) calendar; it is the anniversary of the formation of the charity. On that date in 2016 the charity officially came into existence. “The project” to raise the funds required to rebuild RB396 had been going for about 18 months prior
- [Showcase event - new partnerships announced](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/showcase-event-new-partnerships-announced) - On the 1st April 1945 the combat career of Hawker Typhoon MkIb, RB396, came to an end after the aircraft was hit by flak and pilot Chris House force landed in a field near Denekamp in the Netherlands. Exactly 78 years later on the 1st April 2023 new life is being breathed into the effort
- [100 year old WWII veteran takes to the air](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/100-year-old-wwii-veteran-takes-to-the-air) - One hundred year old Bernard Gardiner, who flew the Hawker Hurricane and Typhoon during WWII has taken to the skies once more, in the world’s only two-seat Hawker Hurricane. Bernard, who was just five days short of his 101st birthday, took to the air from the iconic Duxford aerodrome as an early surprise birthday present,
- [30th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/30th-march-1945) - While RB396 was still being repaired from the damage of the 28th, Pilot Officer Frank Johnson continued to fly, today in Typhoon SW495. They took off in a flight of four 174 Squadron Typhoons at 13:40 with Frank flying as Red 4. They were tasked with intercepting some enemy transport on the roads near Neimberg.
- [16th November 1944](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/16th-november-1944) - All new aircraft completed a series of acceptance tests by an active RAF pilot before being accepted by the RAF. After baling out of Typhoon MN527 ‘X’ on the 3rd July 1944 and evading capture with the help of French Resistance Acting F/L Laurence ‘Pinkie’ Stark was on rest from operations as the test pilot
- [9th December 1944](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/9th-december-1944) - All new aircraft were delivered from the factory and Maintenance Units by the pilots of the Air Transport Auxilary. This civilian organisation, under the Ministry of Aircraft Production, delivering over 309,000 aircraft of 147 types. On the 9th December 1944, Polish ATA Pilot Anna Leska-Daab delivered RB396 from 51 Maintenance Unit (51MU) at RAF Lichfield
- [12th December 1944](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/12th-december-1944) - The TV historian and author James Holland invited the project to be part of a Q&A on stage at the Chalke Valley History Festival in 2018, ahead of the large scale Typhoon on the hilltop in 2019. This Q&A featured Bernard Gardiner, WWII Typhoon veteran and our Trustee Sam as the project representative and potential
- [31st December 1944 - RB396’s delivery to 174 Squadron](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/31st-december-1944-rb396s-delivery-to-174-squadron) - We are able to interpolate that RB396 was delivered from the UK to 174 Squadron on the continent on the 31st December 1944 from this extract from the Squadron ORB. It says the weather improved and two pilots returned from 83 GSU after an eight-day wait, with two very new aircraft. RB396 would have been
- [13th January 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/13th-january-1945) - On the 13th January, Pilot Officer Frank Johnson RCAF took RB396 up for some local flying and practice around B.80 at Volkel, south-west of Nijmegen. The 55-minute flight is the first record we have of Frank flying what he would term ‘his W’. At some point, Frank would have his girlfriend’s name, ‘Shelia’, painted on
- [22nd January 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/22nd-january-1945) - Monday 22nd January 1945 saw improved weather and 174 Squadron put up 3 operations. The second of these saw Plt Off Frank Johnson and RB396 take off from B.80 at Vokel flying as RED 2 to the Boss, S/L D.T.N. Kelly. The sortie was a close support mission to the Aphoven area where enemy infantry
- [23rd January 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/23rd-january-1945) - Tuesday 23rd January 1945 dawned fine and clear. RB396 and Plt Off Frank Johnson flew as RED 2 to 174 Squadron CO S/L D.T.N. Kelly for the second day running. The target for the day was gun positions near Dremmen, in the Heinsberg region, Germany. 174 Squadron put up 8 aircraft for the operation. When
- [24th January 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/24th-january-1945) - The weather at B.80 Volkel was a tad questionable on Wednesday 24th January 1945. 174 Squadron put up two operations, one of which helped the Army take a village that had been causing trouble. For RB396 and Plt Off Frank Johnson, there was only a 15-minute air test of the aircraft. Given the nature of
- [28th January 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/28th-january-1945) - Sunday 28th January 1945 saw improved weather, but very low temperatures. 174 Squadron again flew two operations in the afternoon and evening with RB396 and Plt Off Frank Johnson departing B.80 at Volkel for an Armed Reconosance in the Munster area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The six Typhoons of 174 Squadron, of which RB396 and Plt
- [2nd February 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/2nd-february-1945) - A fair February afternoon saw RB396 and Plt Off Frank Johnson in action with an Armed Reconnaissance to Venlo on the Dutch/German border. The eight Typhoons of 174 Squadron, with RB396 flying as Green 1, arrived over Venlo in between two cloud layers which then joined as they approached their recce area. The squadron became
- [3rd February 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/3rd-february-1945) - Saturday, 3rd February 1945 would be a busy day for RB396 and Plt Off Frank Johnson with two Armed Reconnaissance sorties to Osnabrück, Germany. Departing B.80 at Volkel at 10:50, RB396 and Plt Off Johnson flew as Yellow 2 to F/O J.M.Harbidge. The eight 174 Squadron aircraft flew as a strike six with the two
- [9th February 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/9th-february-1945) - According to Plt Off Frank Johnson’s logbook, Friday the 9th February 1945 was eventful. 174 Squadron’s ORB does not record RB396 and Plt Off Johnson flying on the sortie recorded, but it is possible that they flew the weather reconnaissance. Frank’s logbook states that they returned early as they had been ‘Hit in spinner, rad,
- [10th February 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/10th-february-1945) - Following the damage to RB396, Plt Off Frank Johnson took RB396 up for a 20 minute Air Test. The aircraft was signed off and ready to return to the fray, as she would be on the 11th February.
- [11th February 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/11th-february-1945) - With RB396 repaired and signed off after the damaged of the 9th, Plt Off Frank Johnson and RB396 flew on 174 Squadron’s first armed recce of the day. 174 Squadron put up eight aircraft and at 09:05 were airborne for Coesfeld in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Frank and RB396 flew as Blue 4, with S/L D.T.N.
- [14th February 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/14th-february-1945) - Valentine’s Day 1945 found 174 Squadron flying two Armed Reconnaissances and a composite mission with 245 Squadron. Plt Off Frank Johnson and RB396 would fly on the two armed recces to Bremen. Departing B.80 at Volkel at 08:20, Frank and RB396 flew as Blue 3 in the 8 aircraft formation lead by the CO, S/L Kelly.
- [15th February 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/15th-february-1945) - Thursday 15th February found morning mist descending on B.80 at Volkel as the sun rose. This meant that 174 Squadron flew only one sortie in conjunction with 245 Squadron. The target that afternoon was a V2 site. Things didn’t get off to a great start. Getting airborne at 14:15, the 8 Typhoons from 174 Squadron
- [22nd February 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/22nd-february-1945) - After a period of poor weather, Thursday 22nd February 1945 was fine and sunny which meant a busy day for 174 Squadron. RB396 and Plt Off Frank Johnson flew on 174’s first of 5 operations that day, an Armed Reconnaissance to the area around Osnabrück, Germany. Things didn’t start well. After departing B.80 at Volkel at 10:00,
- [5th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/5th-march-1945) - The weather closed in at B.80 Volkel. Despite this 174 Squadron, including Plt Off Frank Johnson and RB396, got airborne for an Armed Reconnaissance but had to return after 30 minutes. Frank and RB396 would go up for a practice flight that afternoon, but no further operations were carried out. The weather break allowed for
- [7th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/7th-march-1945) - 174 and 184 Squadrons departed B.80 Volkel at 14:50 for an Armed Reconnaissance to the Borken area, 174 was led by F/L D.C. Nott with Plt Off Frank Johnson and RB396 flying as Yellow 2. They patrolled further into Germany and found a train in the station at Darfeld (Frank’s logbook differs from the squadron ORB in
- [8th-13th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/8th-13th-march-1945) - The weather once again closed in at B.80 Volkel. While this meant that all operations were cancelled, the weather was such that 174 Squadron’s pilots, Plt Off Frank Johnson and RB396 included, could get some time in on the practice range to hone their skills. This would be vital with major Allied operations planned for
- [19th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/19th-march-1945) - 174 Squadron took off from B.80 at Volkel at 09.50 with Frank Johnson in RB396 flying as Red 4. 174 Squadron were tasked with flying as top cover for 184 Squadron for their Armed Reconnaissance to the Ahus-Haltern area. Both squadrons were lead by Wind Commander J.G. Keep DFC. The recce area was found to be
- [20th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/20th-march-1945) - 174 Squadron’s 121 Wing is informed that they will be the first 2TAF unit to be based in Germany, but there is no respite. Along with 184 Squadron, 174 Squadron put up six Typhoons with RB396 and Frank john flying as Yellow 1 on the Armed Reconnaissance to the Ahus-Munster area. When the two squadrons
- [21st March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/21st-march-1945) - At long last, the day has come! After multiple practice pack ups at B.80 Goch Frank Johnson notes a 20-minute flight in RB396 stating: “Into Germany at last! We are first wing to operate from German soil.” 121 Wing left B.80 at Volkel over the 21st and 22nd March. Frank and RB396 with part of
- [23rd March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/23rd-march-1945) - With the 21st Army Group poised on the banks of the Rhine, with Operation Plunder a mere 12 hours away, 121 Wing 2TAF were tasked with attacking anti-aircraft positions that were out of range of Second Army’s heavy artillery. 174 Squadron put up three sorties with RB396, flown by Plt Off Frank Johnson, flying on
- [24th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/24th-march-1945) - While RB396 waited for the dawn, Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery’s 21st Army Group (which consisted of the 1st Canadian Army, the 2nd British Army, and the 9th U.S. Army) launched their assault on the Rhine at Wessel. Utilising a 66-mile wide smokescreen to hide the preparations, over 5,500 artillery guns opened fire and, with the
- [25th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/25th-march-1945) - The day broke fine and 174 Squadron put up 9 operations of four aircraft each. RB396 and Plt Off Frank Johnson would fly two of them with Sydney Russell-Smith as their wingman. The advance into Germany continued apace with Monty’s 21st Army Group pushing into the Rhineland from Wessel and Patton and Bradley in the
- [28th March 1945](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/28th-march-1945) - Flying Officer Sidney Russell-Smith was flying RB396 as Red 4 that afternoon.
- [1st April 1945 - Last flight of RB396](https://hawkertyphoon.com/history/1st-april-1945-last-flight-of-rb396) - On the 1st April 1945, Flight Lieutenant Chris House walked out to the Hawker Typhoon he would be flying on ops that day. XP-W was painted on her side and ‘Sheila’ on her nose. She was four months old and she had been damaged and repaired over 18 times. As Chris walked out that spring
- [Bernard’s 100th birthday celebration](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/bernards-100th-birthday-celebration) - Easter weekend saw a second world war Hawker Typhoon veteran, his family and guests, descend upon the RAF Club, London, to mark a very special milestone. Bernard Gardiner flew the Hawker Hurricane and the Hawker Typhoon during the conflict, on the latter he flew 71 operational missions over enemy occupied territory before the war came
- [666 mile running challenge complete](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/666-mile-running-challenge-complete) - During the Second World War the Hawker Typhoon, and those who operated them, were some of the biggest unsung heroes around. After initial teething problems, like almost every new type, the Typhoon eventually found its niche as the first dedicated close air support aircraft. In this role it was devastatingly effective, Rommel cited the air
- [George Wood](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/george-wood) - We are most saddened to announce the passing of the Rev. George Wood, who passed away on Tuesday 21st January 2020 at his care home in East Sussex. George was a Whirlwind and Typhoon pilot during WWII, surviving being ejected from an exploding aircraft, before evading capture and returning to the UK with the help
- [2019 rebuild overview](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/2019-rebuild-overview) - The year 2019 was a significant year for the project and for the Hawker Typhoon and her crews. Seventy-two years since the last flight, seventy-five years since D-Day and RB396's first flight a few months later, and seventy-nine years since the first flight of a Typhoon the rebuild of a genuine combat veteran began and
- [Supporters' Club visit to Airframe Assemblies](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/supporters-club-visit-to-airframe-assemblies) - On Friday 6th March 2020, members of the Supporters’ Club were able to visit Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of Wight which was led by Membership Secretary Nick Adlam. A minibus was hired by HTPG and driven by Matthew Bone. Supporters’ Club members were picked up in Portsmouth before heading to the Wightlink ferry port.
- [COVID-19 update](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/covid-19-update) - Due to the restrictions quite rightly applied by the UK government, the project has had to take the difficult decision to ensure the shop staff stay at home. During this time, no webshop orders can be processed. However, if you are able to wait for delivery, then we ask that you continue to place your
- [Hawker Typhoon RB396 75th anniversary](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rb396-75th-anniversary) - Whilst the 1st April was the date RB396 carried out her final flight, it was also April Fools’ Day. There are no current plans to rebuild RB396 as a two-seater. If you have read this far, without sharing this news on social media, along with the comment of words to the effect of “how could
- [Hawker Typhoon RB396 - 75 years on](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawkertyphoon-rb396-75-years-on) - The 1st April 1945 was the day that Hawker Typhoon RB396 took to the sky for the last time. Or was it? Now, 75 years on, the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HPTG) is working hard and taking great strides forward in the effort to bring her back to life. In the summer of 2019, after
- [Charity Status - Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/charity-status-hawker-typhoon-preservation-group) - We are truly proud to announce that Typhoon RB396 will be restored and owned by a Registered Charity here in England. Our charity name is the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (1167143), our mission is not just to restore RB396 to flight but also to bring to light the efforts, daring and sacrifice of Typhoon crews
- [April 2020 progress update](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/april-2020-progress-update) - In the last update it was reported that work had progressed on the design and delivery of the parts to create the build fixture required to begin the process of re-assembling the fuselage. Although there was a holding fixture for the fuselage, Airframe Assemblies (AA) identified that a specific build fixture was required, an unexpected
- [The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group turns four](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/the-hawkertyphoon-preservation-group-turns-four) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group celebrates its fourth birthday on 17th May 2020. It is times like this that offer a fine chance to look back on what has happened and bring a real sense of perspective. Today, the possibility of an airworthy Typhoon in the UK is closer than it has ever been since
- [Fate - the real beginning of the project to rebuild RB396?](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/fate-the-real-beginning-of-the-project-to-rebuild-rb396) - A seemingly inconspicuous event on the 21st May 1944 led to the creation of this project as it is now. Without that event, who knows whether this project would exist, or if it did, whether it would be in its current form. R.G. Worthington answered the call as soon as war broke out; he commenced
- [76 Years Ago and Four Years To Go](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/76-years-ago-and-four-years-to-go) - On this 76th Anniversary of the ‘Day of Days’, June 6th 1944, while our minds are cast back to the men landing on the beaches of Normandy and the men who flew in support of the troops fighting their way inland, our minds also cast forward four years to the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. As
- [Aces High Partnership and D-Day Sale](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/aces-high-partnership-and-d-day-sale) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is delighted to have formed a partnership with the world-renowned Ace High Aviation Gallery to offer a selection of their art and books through the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group Webshop. Craig Smith, Director of Military Gallery and Aces High said, “We’re proud to form this exciting partnership and support the
- [Hawker Typhoon RB396 Project Refocus](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawkertyphoon-rb396-project-refocus) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group was formed in 2016, specifically to raise the funds required to rebuild RB396 so that she can fly as a living, breathing and working memorial to those who operated, flew and fought the Hawker Typhoon during WWII, especially the 666 who paid the ultimate sacrifice. There is currently no memorial
- [Dawson Jack, sponsored cycle](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/dawson-jack-sponsored-cycle) - Eleven year old Dawson Jack from Chichester in West Sussex has a keen interest in aviation. During lockdown he and his mother were talking about the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG) and how the all volunteer team were working hard to raise the funds required to get this stunning, unique and historic aircraft flying again.
- [Wing Commander Johnny Baldwin](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/wing-commander-johnny-baldwin) - On what would have been Wing Commander Johnny Baldwin DSO*, DFC* 102nd birthday we would like to take a moment to honour the man who was the highest-scoring Hawker Typhoon Ace. John Robert Baldwin was born on the Isle of Wight on the 16th July 1918. His parents were Chambré and Grace Baldwin. Chambré had
- [2020 events update](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/2020-events-update) - With the ever evolving situation around the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK government pause on easing restrictions that particularly impacts on large indoor events, the difficult decision has had to be taken to postpone the much anticipated inaugural Black Tie Gala event until Saturday 2nd October 2021. Naturally, this is disappointing news and is another
- [Leadership Changes](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/leadership-changes) - There have been some changes made to the structure of the charity over the past months. It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Dave Robinson has decided to step down in his role as a trustee of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG). After 20 years of dedication to his dream of
- [Autumn progress update and AGM](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/autumn-progress-update-and-agm) - The end of October is a special time for the project. The last full weekend of the month is the anniversary of the official public launch, in 2016, at the Boultbee Flight Academy Hangar, Goodwood. Why there? Simple, the project didn’t have its own base at that time. It had no money in the bank,
- [In Memory of Flying Officer John ‘Paddy’ Byrne](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/in-memory-of-flying-officer-john-paddy-byrne) - It is with deep sadness we report that Flying Officer John ‘Paddy’ Byrne passed away on the 16th of November 2020. John was a Typhoon pilot serving with 197 Squadron for 15 months and had flown over 150 operational sorties. These operations included the lead up to D-Day, the Normandy campaign including the Falaise Gap,
- [Message from the Director](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/message-from-the-director) - Firstly, I’d like to wish all the team and supporters of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group a Happy and Healthy New Year. Last year, I’m glad we can call 2020 that now, was without a doubt the most difficult year the charity has faced since its formation in 2016. The year was dominated by the
- [December progress update](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/december-progress-update) - December 2020 was just as busy for Airframe Assemblies as any other recent month and the progress on RB396’s rear fuselage showed no signs of slowing down. Indeed, there has been a five-fold increase in the monthly spend, and therefore progress, as a result of the refocus and restructuring events of the last year. With
- [The Platinum Club celebrates its first birthday](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/the-platinum-club-celebrates-its-first-birthday) - In October 2018 the HTPG announced a partnership with the Duxford based Aircraft Restoration Company (ARCo). Together, they would manage the rebuild with ARCo, led by John Romain, providing the engineering oversight and becoming the Restoration Support Partner. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign in May 2019, which itself followed many years of fundraising to establish
- [Veteran birthdays](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/veteran-birthdays) - The project is extremely honoured to have two former Typhoon pilots as honorary members of the Supporters’ Club and both celebrated their birthdays in April. Ron Pottinger and Bernard Gardiner turned 102 and 99 respectively with both in good health and sharp of mind. In May 1943 Ron joined 3 Squadron which was his first
- [Hawker Typhoon RB396 lands at Duxford](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawker-typhoon-rb396-lands-at-duxford) - On Thursday 24th June the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group took its next major step in the return to flight of Hawker Typhoon RB396. The major sections have been transported to the Aircraft Restoration Company (ARCo), Duxford, for work to commence. The sections transported are: centre section/cockpits and all associated parts including engine mount; tail section,
- [Major Milestone](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/major-milestone) - On Monday 7th June after a journey of many years of effort and a final push to supporters, the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group passed the £1million raised or pledged mark. This is a major milestone for the project who are resolutely moving forwards on the path towards raising the circa £5million required in order to
- [Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group turns five](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawkertyphoon-preservation-group-turns-five) - The 17th May is always a special date in the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG) calendar; it is the anniversary, or birthday, of the formation of the charity. On that date, in 2016, the charity officially came into existence. As is customary, this piece will review the significant highlights, and lowlights, of the group over
- [In Memory of Ron Pottinger](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/in-memory-of-ron-pottinger) - It was during 1939 that Ron returned from a cycling holiday to the Isle of Wight that he found that he had been called up into the infantry. He was to join the 9th Royal Fusiliers. They spent most of their time training on the Ashdown Forest and other duties around Romney Marsh and the
- [July update](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/july-update) - In the newsletter sent to project supporters at the end of July, we documented a little detail on how the work is progressing on the rear fuselage which is currently with Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of Wight. Invoices received for May and June totalled £45,000, which is a lot of money. This expenditure has
- [Aces High Supporter Event](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/aces-high-supporter-event) - Over the weekend of the 7th and 8th August 2021 the project was hosted by Aces High Aviation Gallery at their Wendover HQ in order to officially launch the partnership between the two organisations. Aces High have pledged to provide donations through sales of their products, provide exclusive artwork that is only available to our
- [Black Tie gala 2021](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/black-tie-gala-2021) - As if dealing with the fallout from COVID-19 wasn’t enough when planning the event, in the week prior to it the Great British public went on a fuel panic buying spree and the weather was bad enough to prevent some guests from travelling on the day itself. But, despite all the turmoil, the postponement from
- [Airframe Assemblies supporter visit](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/airframe-assemblies-supporter-visit) - Recently, on 23rd September, fifteen supporters made the journey over to Airframe Assemblies, having answered the invite to attend an organised visit to the facility. Dave Hands was the project team member who did the bulk of the organisation for the visit, and he went over with them: "We were shown around by Chris and
- [Autumn progress report](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/autumn-progress-report) - In the last three months, Airframe Assemblies (AA) have made some great progress. The stretch formed Frame K sections (finally) arrived, the team assembled those two halves, making the various tweaks and adjustments that have been necessary throughout the build. A good fit has been ensured and they have had the final trim and fettle.
- [Winter progress update](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/winter-progress-update) - On the 25th November another visit went over to check in on Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of Wight, this time there were ten supporters who responded to the invite in the October eNewsletter, with one showing real dedication and travelling all the way from Edinburgh for the opportunity to get "eyes on" RB396's rear
- [Bernard Gardiner’s 100th birthday](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/bernard-gardiners-100th-birthday) - On the 6th April 2022 Flying Officer Bernard Gardiner will celebrate his 100th birthday. To celebrate this fantastic milestone the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is honoured to host Bernard and his family for an intimate dinner at the world renowned RAF Club, London. Since being introduced to the project before the official launch at the
- [Hawker Typhoon veteran has dream flight fulfilled](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawker-typhoon-veteran-has-dream-flight-fulfilled) - Bernard Gardiner is one of the last remaining WWII Hawker Typhoon pilots and a strong supporter of the project to rebuild RB396. He flew the Hurricane and Typhoon during the war, but one aircraft eluded him - the Spitfire. Bernard originally joined the Royal Air Force on the 3rd October 1940, while the Battle of
- [Mike Ling announced as project ambassador](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/mike-ling-announced-as-project-ambassador) - After hosting the Black Tie gala for the project, Mike Ling MBE FRAeS was so taken by the team’s dedication and the story surrounding what they are working towards that he expressed a desire to do more for the project. In the days following the gala, he and the project director spoke to review the
- [Rebuild Progress December 2019](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rebuild-progress-december-2019) - Something that makes RB396 very rare (apart from a genuine combat veteran of course) is that she still retains her original 2nd Tactical Air Force paint scheme and coding. Shortly after the strip down began Chris at Airframe Assemblies got in touch to ask 'what colour do you want the frames to be painted'? A
- [Team visit to Airframe Assemblies](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/team-visit-to-airframe-assemblies) - Almost exactly 75 years on from the first flight of RB396 four HPTG volunteer team members visited Airframe Assemblies (AA) on the Isle Of Wight, to see for themselves the progress with the rear fuselage refurbishment. The crossing across the Solent was very kindly provided free of charge by Wightlink Isle Of Wight Ferries; thanks to
- [Rebuild Progress November 2019](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rebuild-progress-november-2019) - Since our six month progress update the rebuild at Airframe Assemblies has been continuing. We are really pleased to be able to bring you some more detail of that work, highlighting what the hard working and dedicated team of volunteers, raising the funds required for the rebuild, has been able to achieve. In the
- [Six month progress update](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/six-month-progress-update) - After a lot of hard work by the trustees and dedicated volunteers, May 2019 saw Airframe Assemblies (AA) contracted to rebuild RB396’s rear fuselage. The results of the preliminary inspection carried out by AA were very positive and they indicated that as much as 60% of the original internal structure would be suitable for rebuild
- [Members' Day and fundraising total](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/members-day-and-fundraising-total) - The last Sunday in October is always the RB396 Supporters' Club Members' Day. Why? Because it was on this weekend in 2016 that the project was officially launched to the public at the Boultbee Flight Academy Hangar, and the Supporters' Club founded by raffling off the first membership number. Now, three years on, the project
- [Rebuild Progress October 2019](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rebuild-progress-october-2019) - The rebuild is moving along at a very steady pace, and this month we are delighted to bring you some more details of that work, which has been taking place since mid summer. The rear fuselage is made up of a series of sheet metal frames which are covered by long curved sheet metal panels.
- [First progress shots](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/first-progress-shots) - The Crowdfunder campaign, which reached its successful conclusion in April, enabled to project to take the first major step in the physical rebuild of RB396. Announced on the website in May, the rear fuselage of RB396 was transported to the Airframe Assemblies (AA) on the Isle of Wight, so that work could commence. As much as
- [Public Open Day - July 28th 2019](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/public-open-day-july-28th-2019) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is pleased to announce that our Public Open Day will be held on Sunday 28th July. This is a chance for everyone who is interested in the restoration of Hawker Typhoon RB396 to come and find out more about the project. Attendees will have the opportunity to chat to the
- [RB396 Delivered to Airframe Assemblies](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rb396-delivered-to-aa-iow) - On the 10th May 2019, the restoration of Hawker Typhoon RB396 passed a major milestone with the delivery of RB396’s fuselage to Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of Wight. Following the recent successful Crowdfunding effort, we are able to commence the rebuilding of RB396’s fuselage, but the first step involves getting RB to the Isle
- [Airshow and Event Calendar 2019](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/airshow-calendar-2019) - We are part way through the 2019 airshow season, and there are still plenty of events at which you can catch the team. We will have our Napier Sabre on display at the Duxford events, we hope to see you all at one of the shows throughout the season. Drop by and talk to the
- [An Exclusive Evening with Bob Tuxford 13/6](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/an-exclusive-evening-with-bob-tuxford-136) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group are delighted to welcome Squadron Leader Bob Tuxford to discuss his role in Operation Black Buck 1 on Thursday 13th June 2019. On the night of 30th April/1st May 1982 during the Falklands War, the RAF undertook Operation Black Buck 1: the bombing of Port Stanley Airfield. Bob Tuxford was
- [HTPG Crowdfunder Campaign](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/htpg-crowdfunder-campaign) - It was just eight weeks ago that the Trustees tasked our membership secretary, Ian Stewart, to research the available crowd funding platforms for our first public campaign. Ian’s report concluded that it would require eight weeks of preparation and that we should opt for a minimum four week campaign. The team pulled together and
- [Frank Johnson on What Happened Next](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/frank-johnson-what-happened-next) - On the 30th March, we posted our first excerpt from Historica Canada's Memory Project interview with RB396's regular pilot Frank Johnson. In this part of the interview, Frank describes being shot down and becoming a Prisoner of War. You can find that full clip on our website here or on our Soundcloud page. Due to a slight
- [Hawker Tempest JN768 Collection Gallery](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/jn768-collection-gallery) - On the 9th March 2019, the Team headed out to ‘somewhere in Essex’ to collect the majority of the JN768 Tempest Project. A van, a trailer and numerous cars collected where needed to pack up the assets of the project and transport it all down to Project HQ in Uckfield. The cockpit section will be
- [Hawker Tempest JN768 Acquisition](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/hawker-tempest-jn768-acquisition) - 2019 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for the project and the next few weeks especially so. At the Autumn Members’ Day in 2018, we launched a new fundraiser and set an initial target of £50,000. We would like to thank all of the members who were able to contribute to this
- [First Event for 2019 Announced](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/first-event-for-2019-announced) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group are very proud to welcome Clare Mulley to our Uckfield base on Thursday 28th February 2018. Clare Mulley is the award-winning author of the books The Woman Who Saved the Children (won the Daily Mail Biographers' Club Prize), The Spy Who Loved (now optioned by Universal Studios and led to
- [2019 Supporters' Club Memberships Now Available](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/2019-memberships) - The 2019 Supporters' Club Memberships are now available on the webshop. Why not make the most of the remaining 356 days of 2019 and take out an Annual or Lifetime membership to support the most important restoration in the world. 2019 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for the Hawker Typhoon Preservation
- [Aircraft Restoration Company selected to rebuild RB396.](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/arco) - Following our special members only event on Sunday 28th October 2018 we have a very welcome, and exciting announcement that was made to those Supporters able to attend our Members' Day, and subsequently relayed to our supporters through a special bulletin prior to this “public” announcement. Sunday 28th October marked the second anniversary of the
- [Supporters' Club 1000th member](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/supporters-club-1000th-member) - The Supporters' Club, which was launched on 29th October 2016, recently passed its 1,000th member. In less than two years, it is a huge achievement for the project, to have passed 1,000 total members. Since the launch event, in 2016, the Supporters' Club has gone from strength to strength which is exactly what the project
- [July Open Day & BBQ](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/july-open-day-bbq) - On Sunday 29th July the project held its summer Open Day. In typical british summertime weather, there was wall to wall sunshine for two weeks before the event, and the week after, only for the day of the event itself to marred with low cloud, strong winds and rain all day. Still, that didn't stop
- [The build begins...](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/the-build-begins) - At the recent members’ day on Sunday the 22nd April, in front of special guests George Wood and John Brockhurst, WWII Typhoon pilot and ground crew respectively, the trustees of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG) were pleased to announce to members of the Supporters’ Club that, since the founding of the charity in May
- [RB396 limited edition wristwatch fully funded in just two days - there is still time to get yours](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rb396-limited-edition-wristwatch-fully-funded-in-just-two-days-there-is-still-time-to-get-yours) - Working in partnership with watchmaker RSC, the team here at the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group has designed this stunning limited edition wristwatch. In accordance with our pledge to members of our Supporters' Club this watch was released to them, in advance of going on general sale, late on Thursday. In order for the watch to
- [2018 Airshow Calendar](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/2018-airshow-calendar) - AIRSHOW CALENDAR 2017 saw our first year of Airshows following the public launch of the project in October 2016. It required a huge amount of background work to prepare for these event, which included the design and print of the stand, completion of relevant paperwork and then organising support from within the members to lend
- [March Open Day](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/march-open-day) - Sunday 25th March saw our third open day of 2018, the doors opened to allow anyone with an interest in the project to take advantage of an opportunity to see the recent developments. In addition to a raffle for a number of prizes, our merchandise on sale, a chance to join the Supporters’ Club we
- [A short weekend trip](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/a-short-weekend-trip) - A quick weekend trip saw a large number of new items arrive at our home all of which will provide valuable engineering information to help us get RB396 in the air. Dave Robinson (project founder and trustee) left home in Staffordshire at 2.30am on Saturday, shortly after the last of the snow fell, to
- [February Open Day](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/february-open-day) - The last Sunday in the month of February saw the project's doors opened again and around 50 people took advantage of this, making the journey to come and see the recent developments. Alongside the raffle and all merchandise on sale, it was also a chance for people to join the Supporters' Club, which another eleven
- [Cockpit cosmetic work](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/cockpit-cosmetic-work) - The project has been invited to create a display for an upcoming RAF centenary themed livery dinner in central London, of particular interest was the tubular frame cockpit section and the cutaway Napier Sabre engine, donated by BAHAAT. The dinner is an excellent opportunity for the project to network with some very influential individuals, spreading
- [Stunning Work...](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/stunning-work) - A link was recently sent in by one of our members which featured a model diorama that have been built by David Gaspur in Canada. We were amazed with what we saw, some extremely intricate and painstaking work. Our vision for RB and a Heritage Centre dedicated to the Typhoon and all the Designers, manufacturers,
- [Gift Aid Registration Achieved](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/gift-aid-registration-achieved) - GREAT NEWS We have now been accepted and registered for gift aid. Following submission of all the paperwork to the HMRC we received confirmation that we can now claim 25% on top of any membership or donation to the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group. Not only are we able to claim gift aid on new memberships
- [New Year round up](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/new-year-round-up) - The project has made huge strides this year, off the back of the incredibly successful launch event held as the clocks went back in 2016, the huge surge of interest in the project meant that the trustees had their work cut out as 2017 showed no sign of slowing down, in fact, the complete opposite.
- [French team donates parts](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/french-team-donates-parts) - Early in December, a group consisting of Jean-Michel Goyat, Julien Arcanger, Pierre Ben, Alexandre Patte and Bertrand Ridel (left to right) made the journey from France in order to donate some recovered Typhoon artefacts to the project. Dave, one of the two trustees, was able to meet them at the project's Uckfield base in order
- [First Public Open Day](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/first-public-open-day) - On Sunday 3rd December 2017 the project's Uckfield base was open to all. Around 100 guests came through the duration of the day which ran from 1200 - 1500. Just five weeks previously, exactly one year on from the Launch event at the Boultbee Flight Academy on the 29th October 2016, the unit had been
- [Wings of Memory](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/wings-of-memory) - On Wednesday 15th November, Boomer and his team from "Wings of Memory" made the journey from their base in Belgium, to the project HQ in East Sussex in a long overdue and eagerly anticipated visit. Boomer is a Lifetime member of the Supporters' Club with an avid interest in aviation, particularly WWII and recoveries. He
- [Major acquisition](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/major-acquisition) - On 17th November 2017, the funds cleared for what was the project's most expensive purchase to date. In time for the first Open Day at the new base, the team had acquired what is thought to be the only genuine four blade Typhoon/Tempest spinner in existence, and shortly afterwards from the same source, a complete
- [First Open Day](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/first-open-day) - Sunday October 29th, 2017 saw the very first Open Day at the project's new home base in Uckfield, East Sussex. The event was laid on for members of the Supporters' Club and was a great success. It had been just a few months since the project signed the 5 year lease and received the keys to an empty
- [RB's Test Pilot Confirmed](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rbs-test-pilot-confirmed) - With thanks to Mark Collier, Mark Crame (609 Squadron Association Member) and Chris Thomas (copies of 'Pinkies' log book) for the research they have conducted into the history of RB396. We are pleased to be able to reveal that the records of RB's test flights have been uncovered. None other than Acting Flight Lieutenant (later
- [Passing of Frank Johnson](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/passing-of-frank-johnson) - It is with a great deal of regret and deep sadness that we must pass on the news we received earlier today, that Frank Johnson passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday morning. It was reported to us that Frank had suffered a number of falls, but passed away peacefully as a result
- [Flt Lt David Ince DFC BSc FRAeS LdH Eulogy](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/flt-lt-david-ince-dfc-bsc-fraes-ldh-eulogy) - David Ince's funeral was on 31st August 2017 and we were honoured that David's family were happy for us to attend the service. A wonderful Eulogy to David was given by Anthony Knight on behalf of TECT (Typhoon Entente Cordiale Trust) and for anyone that was not able to attend Anthony has very kindly sent
- [Funeral of David Ince DFC BSc FRAeS LdH](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/funeral-of-david-ince-dfc) - We now know that David’s funeral will be at 1200hrs on Thursday 31st August, at St.Mary’s church, Easton, which is 2.5 miles North East of Winchester. Easton is a small village and the church is not a large one, we have had confirmation from the family that any Supporters and followers of this project would
- [Flt Lt David Ince DFC BSc FRAeS LdH](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/flt-lt-david-ince-dfc) - We are very sad to report the passing, yesterday, of Flt Lt David Ince DFC. David, originally an Army Artillery officer, transferred to the RAF and flew Typhoons with 193 and 257 Squadrons throughout the Normandy campaign, then into Belgium, Holland and Germany. After the War, David was the founder of the Typhoon Entente Cordiale
- [RB396 has a new home](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rb396-has-a-new-home) - The team are pleased to announce that on the 28th July 2017, the lease was completed on what will become the project's home for the next period in the journey. This is a five year lease of an industrial unit in Uckfield, East Sussex and is where every asset off the project will be stored and
- [Charity first anniversary](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/charity-first-anniversary) - The 17th May 2017 sees the first anniversary of the formation of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group, the Charitable Incorporated Organisation formed to carry out the business of overseeing the rebuild, to flight, of Hawker Typhoon MkIb, RB396. Do not however, be fooled into thinking that the project is only one year old, far from
- [RB396 48th scale build](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rb396-48th-scale-build) - Richard Spreckley, of Mancave models, is building us a 1:48 scale model of RB396 along side all his other custom work. This model will come with us to shows across the country and act as an illustration of what RB396 would have looked like around the time of her final flight. There are no photos
- [Air Show Stand](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/air-show-stand) - Saturday 29th April, 2017, saw the very first outing for the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group air show stand. The project decided on the Radial & Trainer Aircraft Fly In, which formed part of the Wings & Wheels event at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airfield as the ideal one to 'trial run' the stand. The event was
- [First major donation](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/first-major-donation) - The project is extremely pleased to have received our first major donation. The donation was received from "Ebeni" who provide Dynamic & innovative engineering solutions for Safety Critical Systems. The donation comes after TECT Chairman, Alex Wood, who has been in regular contact with the project recommended us to Ebeni, his new employer now that
- [SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/we-need-your-help) - This season we are hoping to spread the word of the project at air shows around the country. We have our show stand ready, stock ordered, volunteers lined up and we're all set to go. But, we need some transport to get everything to the shows. We have already approached the major makes to enquire
- [RB's last flight anniversary](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rbs-last-flight-anniversary) - On this day 72 years ago Flight Lieutenant C.W (Chris) House took XP-W, RB396, for her final flight. After being hit by flak he made a successful wheels up landing in the Netherlands and spent the next 4 days evading and made his way back to allied lines. RB was in store with 51MU, RAF
- [Minor setback](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/minor-setback) - The project was dealt a blow this afternoon. We received a phone call from the Estate Agent regarding the commercial property that we were hoping to move in to very soon. We are/were three weeks into the legal proceedings, yet today we were informed that the landlord has "done a deal" with a tenant of
- [Official Engine Unveiling](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/official-engine-unveiling) - Sunday 19th February saw the official unveiling of the Napier Sabre engine acquired by the project that will go on to power RB396's return to flight. On a smaller scale than our project launch event held in October 2016, but at the same location - Boultbee Flight Academy's exquisite facility based at Goodwood Aerodrome, West
- [Napier Sabre Engine Secured](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/napier-sabre-engine-secured) - Working closely with Cranfield University, the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG) are delighted to announce the securing of a Napier Sabre IIa aero engine, serial number 2484, for use in the restoration of Hawker Typhoon MKIb RB396 to flight. There are only a small number of Napier Sabre engines remaining around the world that
- [New Year Message](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/new-year-message) - As we move forward into 2017 the team here would like to say a huge thank you to all our followers, particularly to those who have taken the step of joining our Supporters' Club. 2016 was a momentous year for the project, we successfully made the leap into the 'public eye' with our Launch Event
- [RB396 movement details discovered](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/rb396-movement-details-discovered) - After contact through our website, we are pleased to be able to add one more piece into the jigsaw of RB396’s life. With thanks to Darren Pitcher for spotting the image on a Polish website, charting the wartime flying career of ATA pilot Anna Leska-Daab, we can confirm that RB396 was delivered from RAF Lichfield to
- [Pro-built models now available](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/516-2) - We are extremely pleased to have Richard Spreckley of mancavemodels.co.uk supporting the Hawker Typhoon RB396 Restoration Project. Richard is an established award winning scale modeller whose outstanding work speaks for itself! He specialises in quarter scale aircraft but has been known to build larger models and also stray into the wold of ships and science
- [New Website and Webstore](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/new-website-and-webstore) - After a lot of hard work behind the scenes by the team (and a lot of late nights), we are proud to present a new webpage and shop for RB396 merchandise. Please browse the new features available which should give a more indepth view into the project, its roots and the future. The Webpage is
- [Project Launch - Boultbee Flight Academy, Goodwood](https://hawkertyphoon.com/news/post-2) - The 29th October 2016 saw the public launch of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group’s exciting project to restore Hawker Typhoon Mk.1b RB396 to airworthy condition in time for the D-Day 80th anniversary in 2024. The event featured three guests of honour, wartime Typhoon pilots Flt Lt David Ince DFC, Flt Lt Derek Lovell and Flt

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- [1st April Showcase Event](https://hawkertyphoon.com/gallery/1st-april-showcase-event) - 1st April Showcase Event
- [Support us](https://hawkertyphoon.com/support-us) - Support us The best way to support the project to rebuild RB396 is to become a supporter. There are five tiers of support as an individual : Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond and Corporate Support package for businesses. These support packages offer a level of support for all budgets, with tailored rewards specific to
- [Our team](https://hawkertyphoon.com/our-team) - Our team Patron and Ambassadors Air Marshal Cliff Spink CB, CBE, FCMI, FRAeS, RAF (retd)​​ Patron More about Cliff Mike Ling MBE​​ Ambassador More about Mike Paul Bonhomme​ Ambassador More about Paul James Holland Ambassador More about James Mark Greenfield​​ Ambassador More about Mark Project team The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is formed of three
- [Bronze package](https://hawkertyphoon.com/support-us/bronze-package) - Bronze package Your Bronze subscription helps the project raise the funds required for the rebuild effort. Individual or family options available. Bronze Individual monthly payment of £2 a month, or £3 for a family subscription. Benefits of the bronze package Lapel badge (seperate purchase of £2 per badge) Quarterly eNewsletter, featuring progress on the
- [Silver package](https://hawkertyphoon.com/support-us/silver-package) - Silver package Silver is for those in a position to contribute £396 (£10 per month).Your subscription helps the project raise the funds required for the rebuild effort amd will have a direct impact on the most important aircraft restoration in the world today and be a part of something truly unique. Contribute a single donation, of the
- [Platinum package](https://hawkertyphoon.com/support-us/platinum-package) - Platinum package Platinum is for those in a position to contribute £5,000 (£70 per month) or more, in order to allow the rebuild to really accelerate. This package offers unique experiences and benefits, which are detailed below, and is strictly limited in numbers. There are 1,000 namespaces available to be dedicated on the finished aircraft. For
- [Diamond package](https://hawkertyphoon.com/support-us/diamond-package) - Diamond package Diamond is for those in a position to contribute £50,000 (£900 per month) or more, in order to allow the rebuild to really accelerate. This package offers unique experiences and benefits, which are detailed below, and is strictly limited in numbers. There are 1,000 namespaces available to be dedicated on the finished aircraft. For
- [Gold package](https://hawkertyphoon.com/support-us/gold-package) - Gold package Gold is for those in a position to contribute £2,500(£35 per month) or more in order to have a direct impact on the most important aircraft restoration in the world today and be a part of something truly unique. First and foremost, every individual Gold contribution will have one namespace allocated on a
- [Black Tie Gallery 2023](https://hawkertyphoon.com/gallery/black-tie-gallery-2023) - Black Tie Gallery 2023
- [April showcase event](https://hawkertyphoon.com/april-showcase-event) - APRIL SHOWCASE EVENT Write-up coming soon… Photos from the event... How you can help Become a supporter Find out more Make a donation Donate now Buy merchandise Visit our shop
- [The project](https://hawkertyphoon.com/the-project) - The project The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG) is a charitable organisation, run entirely by volunteers, and exists to raise the funds required to rebuild Hawker Typhoon MkIb, RB396, as the lasting legacy of all those who played a part in the Typhoon’s history deserve. Intro to RB396 The Hawker Typhoon About the charity Intro
- [Privacy Policy](https://hawkertyphoon.com/privacy-policy) - Privacy policy At the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Policy explains when and why we collect personal information through our web shop, contact forms, membership application or gift aid forms, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others and how
- [Portal](https://hawkertyphoon.com/supporters/portal)
- [Supporter Area](https://hawkertyphoon.com/support-us/supporter-area) - Supporter Area Over the years we have built up relationships with a number of organisations, who offer discounts, extras, or enhanced services to project supporters. These are listed below, with instructions in order to allow you to redeem them. We have also begun to develop a small number of exclusive supporter only merchandise, which is
- [Donate](https://hawkertyphoon.com/donate) - Make a donation
- [Bernard's 100th Birthday](https://hawkertyphoon.com/gallery/bernards-100th-birthday) - Bernard’s 100th Birthday
- [Black Tie Gallery 2021](https://hawkertyphoon.com/gallery/black-tie-gallery-2021) - Black Tie Gallery 2021
- [Move to Aircraft Restoration Co.](https://hawkertyphoon.com/gallery/move-to-aircraft-restoration-co) - Move to Aircraft Restoration Co.
- [Delivery information](https://hawkertyphoon.com/delivery-information) - Delivery information The shop is operated entirely by volunteers who fit in its operation around other responsibilities. As such, orders are dispatched when they visit the Unit. All the volunteers have to drive there so the main item dictating visits is the volume of orders, renewals etc. Generally, they visit once a week but more
- [Typhoon Initiative for Family](https://hawkertyphoon.com/typhoon-initiative-for-family) - Typhoon Initiative for Family The entire premise for the rebuild of Hawker Typhoon RB396 is to provide a memorial to the brave veterans who built, tested, delivered, maintained, flew and fought in the type the type during and immediately after WWII, especially to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The memorial will not be carved
- [Terms and conditions](https://hawkertyphoon.com/terms-and-conditions) - Terms and conditions All items are purchased from the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG) with all proceeds going directly towards furthering the Charity’s aims. HTPG aim to have all orders processed within two to three weeks (14-21 days), most orders are processed well before this time At busy times there may be a slight delay
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## Products

- [Wings of Chance by Denis Sweeting](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/wings-of-chance-by-denis-sweeting) - Denis Sweeting served as a fighter pilot in the RAF during the Second World War. Flying Hurricanes, Spitfires and Typhoons on over 300 operational sorties, he was awarded the DFC in Normandy. His story highlights the hazards of flying in wartime but also the close camaraderie and feeling of purpose.
- [T-Shirt with Embroidered Project Logo (Small, medium, XXL and XXXL only)](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/t-shirt-with-embroidered-project-logo) - We have redesigned the t-shirt, to feature an embroidered logo, just like the polo shirt. Heather Grey T-Shirt Project logo embroidered on the left breast
- [Embroidered Keyring](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/embroidered-keyring) - Embroidered key ring RB396 side view RED available in: 'Remove Before Flight' 'Hawker Typhoon RB396' BLUE available in: "Hawker Typhoon RB396" If you would like three of a specific design, rather than one of each, then please select the "all 3 for" option, and add in the notes section at the checkout which design you would like. If "all 3 for" is selected and no notes are received, then one of each design will automatically be dispatched.
- [Christmas cards](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/christmas-cards) - Our Christmas cards are available in 4 variations depicting various aspects of RB396's service in the North West Europe Campaign and a cartoon version. Cannot decide which of then to choose ? Then the multi pack version with examples of each card is the one for you.. NEW 2021 card depicts RB396 at Westhampnett being
- [Airfix 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib, RB396](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/airfix-172-scale-hawker-typhoon-mk-1b-rb396) - Produced in partnership with Airfix, this new kit details Hawker Typhoon MkIb, RB396, as she would have looked during her combat career in early 1945. She flew at least 36 combat sorties (verified by logbooks and ORBs) and was hit by flak on eighteen occasions, finally force landing on 1st April 1945 and recovered for scrap after the war. She is under rebuild to airworthy status, with proceeds raised from these kits helping that cause. The alternative scheme is that of Wg Cdr Johnny Baldwin, the highest scoring Typhoon "ace" of WWII with fifteen and one shared "kills", all of which were while flying the Typhoon.
- [Airfix 1:72 scale Hawker Typhoon Mk 1b](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/airfix-172-scale-hawker-typhoon-mk-1b) - With this Airfix kit adults and children 8+ can build a replica of the Hawker Typhoon Mk 1b. Using Airfix precision engineering you can create a detailed model of one of the aeroplanes that dominated the battle fields from D Day through the North West Europe campaign. Safety Information WARNING! Not suitable for children
- [Tote Bag](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/tote-bag) - This Tote Bag features our Project logo printed white on a black tote. The 100% cotton 140gsm tote measures 42cm x 38cm with a 10litre capacity. If you spend over £50 on merchandise or memberships you are eligible for a free Project Tote Bag! This will automatically be added to your order at the time of dispatch. Please note: if you add a tote to your order PRIOR to checkout, you will be charged for it.
- ['Typhoon' T-Shirt (Small and XXXL only)](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/typhoon-t-shirt) - Printed T-Shirt Typhoon Profile with Type History Green Unisex
- [Plant a memorial tree](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/plant-a-memorial-tree) - Plant a memorial tree and sustain the future 666 trees available and you will be allocated a name in sequence from our losses list Specific names available, if not already allocated Option to an an extra donation on top of your purchase Donation product, so eligible for tax relief or Gift Aid
- [Typhoon Pin Badges](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/typhoon-pin-badges) - Two distinct metal (gold colour) pin badges produced especially for the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group. Available as: Typhoon side view Typhoon profile view
- [RB396 Project Soft Shell Jacket](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/rb396-project-soft-shell-jacket) - RB396 Project Soft Shell Jacket featuring: Project logo embroidered on left breast Two layer bonded fabric Showerproof and windproof Relaxed fit Full length zip with chin guard and inner zip guard Two front zip pockets Available grey Adjustable drawcord hem
- [Pilot T-Shirt](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/pilot-t-shirt) - Original 'Pilot' T-Shirt, logo positioned in the middle so it can be seen in your flying suit/overall Project logo is now EMBROIDERED rather than printed
- [Project Logo Patches](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/project-logo-patches) - Hi-quality embroidered project patch. Comes either plain or Velcro backed. Perfect for jackets, hats, bags, or even flying suits.
- [Replica 50 calibre Bottle opener](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/replica-50-calibre-bottle-opener) - This replica 50 calibre shell has been made in to a bottle opener to open your beer with a pop. Ideal accompaniment to a RB396 engraved beer glass when you raise a glass to the success of the rebuild. DUE TO POSTAL RESTRICTIONS WE CANNOT SUPPLY THIS PRODUCT OVERSEAS.
- [Typhoon Prints](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/typhoon-prints) - All five prints are A3 sized and come rolled in a postage tube. The prints are: Hawker Typhoon Cutaway - special RB396 edition Napier Sabre Cutaway - special RB396 edition Cloudscape - special RB396 edition Union Jack Typhoon Explosion
- [Hoodie](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/hoodie) - 260gsm hoodie Drawstring hood Project logo embroidered on the left breast "RB396" embroidered on the right sleeve Available in Dark (charcoal) grey or Light (heather) grey
- [Car stickers](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/car-stickers) - Project logo car sticker Clear backing Clinging vinyl 120mm x 120mm Viewable from outside the vehicle's window
- [Polo shirt](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/polo-shirt) - Charcoal (dark) grey, Royal Blue or Heather (light) grey, heavy-duty Polo shirt Project logo embroidered on the left breast "RB396" embroidered on the right arm
- [Ceramic Mug](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/ceramic-mug) - Official standard edition mug as used by the Project Team Brew up in style Note: Please add shipping note if a mixture of colours are required for multiple purchases
- [RB396 Fleece](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/rb396-fleece) - Unisex RB396 Project Fleece featuring: Project logo embroidered on the left breast Full-zip Front pockets with zip Available in Grey
- [Soft shell gilet](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/soft-shell-gilet) - RB396 Project Soft Shell Gilet (bodywarmer) featuring: Project logo embroidered on left breast Two layer bonded fabric Showerproof and windproof Relaxed fit Full length zip with chin guard and inner zip guard Two front zip pocket Adjustable drawcord hem Weight: 280 gsm Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL Chest (to fit): 34 38 42
- [Daring Manoeuvres by Robert Taylor](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/limited-edition-daring-manoeuvres-by-robert-taylor) - Only available exclusively through the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group in partnership with Aces High / the Military Gallery.
- [G-TIFY Polo Shirt](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/g-tify-polo-shirt) - A Black heavy-duty Polo shirt with: The Project logo embroidered on the left breast "RB396" embroidered on the right arm "G-TIFY" printed on the back. (Please note the colour of printing may vary on this product. Please see the variations in the product gallery)
- [G-TIFY T-Shirt](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/g-tify-t-shirt) - In the summer of 2019, the project achieved the milestone of having RB396 registered with the CAA as G-TIFY. The registration was selected as the Typhoon was known affectionately by the crews as the Tiffy or the Tiffie. This range of clothing has been produced to mark this significant step and launched today, the 1st April, the 75th anniversary of the last flight of the aircraft. Black T-Shirt G-TIFY 1945-2020 image on the front 75th Anniversary product
- [G-TIFY Rugby Shirt (3XL and Small only)](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/g-tify-rugby-shirt) - Black heavy-duty Rugby shirt Project logo embroidered on the left breast "RB396" embroidered on the sleeve "G-TIFY" printed on the back (please note the colour of the printing on the back may vary. See examples in product gallery.)
- [Conspiracy of Souls by Julie D Jones](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/conspiracy-of-souls-by-julie-d-jones) - "Conspiracy of Souls" is the third book in the Moorland Forensics crime fiction thriller series by author Julie D Jones. Julie was born in Bovey Tracey and grew up near Bolt Head Aerodrome (Salcombe) in South Devon where Typhoons flew from during the invasion of Normandy. Typhoons feature in a dramatic action scene late in the novel.
- [Engraved Beer Glasses](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/engraved-beer-glasses) - 38cl Beer glasses engraved with the Project Logo and the following engravings: RB396 Add a replica 50 calibre bottle opener Delivery times are likely to be Europe 2 weeks, North America 6 weeks and Australia and New Zealand up to 12 weeks. If you would like information on costs of air mail, please email webshop@hawkertyphoon.com. DUE TO POSTAL RESTRICTIONS WE CANNOT SUPPLY THE BOTTLE OPENER TO OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS.
- [Ladies 'Typhoon' T-Shirt](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/ladies-typhoon-t-shirt) - Printed T-Shirt Typhoon Profile with Type History Light Blue Ladies Style
- [Bargain Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/bargain-banana-duct-taped-to-a-wall) - Instructions on how to duct tape a banana to a wall and refresh as required. Fine art. Apparently.
- [Donate Labour Time for RB396’s Rebuild](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/donate-labour-time-for-rb396s-cockpit-rebuild) - How would you like to accelerate the rebuild of RB396? By donating directly towards to the labour costs of the engineer team you can do just that.
- [Warbird RB396 print by Neil Hipkiss](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/warbird-rb396-print-by-neil-hipkiss) - To help raise funds for the restoration of Hawker Typhoon RB396, award winning aviation artist Neil Hipkiss has produced a detailed painting depicting 'RB' as she was in wartime service.
- [Typhoon Warning by Martin Bleasby](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/typhoon-warning-by-martin-bleasby) - Title : "Typhoon Warning" Artist: Martin Bleasby Giclee Print on Hahnemuhle Photo-Rag paper Size: 470mm x 600mm Prints are shipped in a 100mm wide postal tube. Please note prints can take 2-4 weeks delivery.
- [RB396 75th Anniversary Print and Coin](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/rb396-75th-anniversary-print-and-coin) - Hawker Typhoon RB396 was the usual mount of Pilot Officer Frank Johnson, RCAF. However, he was shot down and taken PoW two days earlier in another aircraft, so on 1st April 1945 she was being flown by Flight Lieutenant Chris House, RAF. Tasked with an offensive sweep from B.100, Goch, after releasing the salvo of
- [Warbird RB396 by Neil Hipkiss](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/warbird-rb396-by-neil-hipkiss) - To help raise funds for the restoration of Hawker Typhoon RB396, award-winning aviation artist Neil Hipkiss, who is also a lifetime member of the Hawker Typhoon RB396 Supporters' Club, has produced a detailed painting depicting 'RB' as she would have looked during her wartime service. The original oil painting is produced on a 42" x 28" canvas and is highly detailed, with the painting process taking over 200 hours in addition to research and planning. The precise details were researched with the assistance of the HTPG and Typhoon expert Chris Thomas.
- [Closing the Gap by Robert Taylor](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/closing-the-gap-by-robert-taylor) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is delighted to have partnered with the world-renowned Aces High Gallery to offer our supporters a range of fine aviation art. As part of the partnership, a percentage of each sale will go directly to support Hawker Typhoon RB396's return to the skies.
- [OVERLORD D-Day and the Battle for Normandy book](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/overlord-d-day-and-the-battle-for-normandy-book) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is delighted to have partnered with the world-renowned Aces High Gallery to offer our supporters a range of fine aviation art. As part of the partnership, a percentage of each sale will go directly to support Hawker Typhoon RB396's return to the skies.
- [The Final Show by Robert Taylor](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/the-final-show-by-robert-taylor) - In May 1944 Wing Commander Roland ‘Bee’ Beamont led three squadrons of Hawker Tempests into operations for the first time. Flying from RAF Newchurch in Kent, one of the advanced landing grounds constructed in preparation for the invasion of France, they formed 150 Wing RAF. The far-sighted Beamont had almost single-handedly overseen the transformation of
- [Typhoons Outward Bound by Richard Taylor](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/typhoons-outward-bound-by-richard-taylor) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is delighted to have partnered with the world-renowned Aces High Gallery to offer our supporters a range of fine aviation art. As part of the partnership, a percentage of each sale will go directly to support Hawker Typhoon RB396's return to the skies.
- [Typhoon Scramble by Richard Taylor](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/typhoon-scramble-by-richard-taylor) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is delighted to have partnered with the world-renowned Aces High Gallery to offer our supporters a range of fine aviation art. As part of the partnership, a percentage of each sale will go directly to support Hawker Typhoon RB396's return to the skies.
- [Return of the Hunters by Anthony Saunders](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/return-of-the-hunters-by-anthony-saunders) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is delighted to have partnered with the world-renowned Aces High Gallery to offer our supporters a range of fine aviation art. As part of the partnership, a percentage of each sale will go directly to support Hawker Typhoon RB396's return to the skies.
- [Typhoon Warning by Keith Burns](https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/typhoon-warning-by-keith-burns) - The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is delighted to have partnered with the world-renowned Aces High Gallery to offer our supporters a range of fine aviation art. As part of the partnership, a percentage of each sale will go directly to support Hawker Typhoon RB396's return to the skies.

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