Hawker Typhoon Mk IB - Serial: R7881 RAF

One variant of the Typhoon that was not proceeded with was that of a radar equipped night-fighter. The radar was fitted into the leading edge of a standard Mk.IB. To make room for the associated electronics one fuel tank was removed. This was to be made up for by carrying two 44 gallon drop tanks
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R7881 was finished in the standard NF camouflage of Medium sea Gray and Dark Green. At least two operational flights were made in mid-1943, however with the arrival of the Mosquito and Beaufighter, further development was dropped.

Version for European and Nightfighter campaigns in the Typhoon slot
adapted from a Tempest file by  Michael "Mike 1" Riddell.

cheers
Ade Kelly 'flying tiger'
sept 2005