Beaufighter - Hoodie Mustang 78th FG all played a significant part

all played a significant part in the development of the bouncing bomb

carried Martel missiles and had an extra fuel tank in its bomb-bay

The Hawker Sea Fury was an evolution of the Tempest

World War II taught the US military the value of strategic aerial reconnaissance

Supermarine Spitfire MK Ia

Beaufighter - Hoodie Mustang 78th FG all played a significant partBristol Type 156 Beaufighter The Beaufighter was a heavy fighter and strike aircraft that came into service with the RAF in 1940 as a development of the Beaufort. It took on many roles including rocket armed ground attack, torpedo bomber and night fighter. As well as the RAF the Beaufighter served with the Fleet Air Arm, RCAF, USAAF, RNZAF, SAAF, RAAF and the Free Polish Air Squadron.