Apr 02, 2020
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…
Apr 01, 2020
April 1st 1945 dawned dull but 174 Squadron was called upon at noon to deal with a report of MET (Mechanised Enemy Transport) on the…
Mar 31, 2020
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…
Mar 27, 2020
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…
Mar 08, 2020
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…
Feb 04, 2020
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…
Jan 21, 2020
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…
Dec 06, 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…
Nov 15, 2019
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…
Nov 15, 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…
