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Aeroplane Heaven Hawker Typhoon Released
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jankees
SOH-CM-2026
two quick paints done on my laptop while on the road:
Typhoon JR128 HF-L as it looked when flying with 183 squadron, based in Colerne, late 1944.
Typhoon JP975 as it may have looked on the 19th of August 1944, when it crashed near Saint-Maclou-la-Brière, a small village near Le Havre. JP975 was piloted by pilot Officer James Stellin RNZAF, who was flying with 609 squadron, based in Thorney Island airfield. On the 19th of August, 609 had been attackking the Falaise pocket when James Stellin was probably hit by flak while attacking ground targets. He tried to fly back to England, but was losing altitude and on realising he was probably going to crash in the middle of the village, managed to divert to crash at the last moment. He jumped from his aircraft, but was too low and his chute did not open. He was buried by the thankful civilians, who celebrated his sacrifice each year and have named the square in front of the church 'Place Stellin'. More on the last mission by Pilot Officer Stellin can be found here: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/page/kiwi-pilots-sacrifice-saves-french-village. It is not known what the aircraft code of JP975 was on the day of the crash, so I have opted for PR-S, for Stellin.
Typhoon JR128 HF-L as it looked when flying with 183 squadron, based in Colerne, late 1944.
Typhoon JP975 as it may have looked on the 19th of August 1944, when it crashed near Saint-Maclou-la-Brière, a small village near Le Havre. JP975 was piloted by pilot Officer James Stellin RNZAF, who was flying with 609 squadron, based in Thorney Island airfield. On the 19th of August, 609 had been attackking the Falaise pocket when James Stellin was probably hit by flak while attacking ground targets. He tried to fly back to England, but was losing altitude and on realising he was probably going to crash in the middle of the village, managed to divert to crash at the last moment. He jumped from his aircraft, but was too low and his chute did not open. He was buried by the thankful civilians, who celebrated his sacrifice each year and have named the square in front of the church 'Place Stellin'. More on the last mission by Pilot Officer Stellin can be found here: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/page/kiwi-pilots-sacrifice-saves-french-village. It is not known what the aircraft code of JP975 was on the day of the crash, so I have opted for PR-S, for Stellin.
jankees
SOH-CM-2026
Actually, that screenie (of HF-L) was of an early version, I think I took care of that flap already, just forgot to take new pics.
But while your at it, there is also a bit of light grey on one of the wing roots that shouldn't be there in the paintkit, and possibly some of the textures.
But while your at it, there is also a bit of light grey on one of the wing roots that shouldn't be there in the paintkit, and possibly some of the textures.
menef
Charter Member
We will probably have another SP coming next week, having done a bit more work on the reticle. I will include this texture bug. Thanks.
Great paints JK!!!
We have now notified all vendors that a new Service Pack is up. A complete install, it includes a revised prop effect (removed the semi trans blades) remapped flaps and a couple of small adjustments.
Thanks Bazzar,
I have it downloaded and installed.
Thanks again,
Tom
WarHorse47
SOH-CM-2024
Thanks, Baz.
Great job. This version is the best.
By any chance was there a change to the engine startup effect? No problem. Just curious.
Great job. This version is the best.
By any chance was there a change to the engine startup effect? No problem. Just curious.
ZsoltB
Charter Member
We have now notified all vendors that a new Service Pack is up. A complete install, it includes a revised prop effect (removed the semi trans blades) remapped flaps and a couple of small adjustments.
When?
ZsoltB
Charter Member
I guess it is down to where you bought and how quickly they can get it in the window.
This is a new installation exe?
ZsoltB
Charter Member
Yes, back up and re-install.
Ok! v.1.2?
ZsoltB
Charter Member
peterwatkins2
Charter Member
The Silver Bullet! MN666 was damaged in the Normandy campaign and shipped back to the UK and repaired. All camo apart from the fabric covered rudder was removed. The aircraft was then given to the Fighter Leader School at Milfield and was usually flown by the Commanding Officer of the Typhoon Squadron.
Peter W
Peter W