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Hawker Tempest VNV708/JCB, Wing Commander J.C. "Zipp" Button, 1947
Description: The Tempest V was in the hands of operational squadrons by April 1944. Most of the initial operations carried out comprised high altitude fighter sweeps. In June 1944, however, the first German V-1 flying bombs were launched against London and the Tempest's excellent low-altitude performance made it one of the preferred tools for dealing with the small fast-flying unmanned missiles. Tempest squadrons racked up a considerable percentage of the total RAF kills over the flying bombs. Tempests also scored a number of kills against the new German jets, including the Messerschmitt Me 262.
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Description:
-Incredible detail
-Stand included
-Landing gear can be displayed up or down
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