The Day of the Typhoon: Flying with the Royal Air Force Tankbusters in Normandy (Untold Stories of WWII Aerial Warfare Book 2)

‘… uniquely successful in recreating the atmosphere of crew-room life, and the split-second reactions of combat …’ — Wing Commander Roland Beamont CBE, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar, FRAeS.

This vividly authentic account of rocket Typhoon operations during Operation Overlord is essential reading for fans of …

While much has been written about Hurricane and Spitfire pilots, the exploits of Typhoon squadrons are often overlooked. Yet, as this ground-attack pilot demonstrates, their actions provided vital air support and helped ensure the success of the Allied invasion of France.

John Golley flew 73 missions with 245 Squadron over northern France, and his work provides an immediate, pilot’s-eye view of what it was like to fly this often-overlooked aircraft in the heat of battle.

The Day of the Typhoon captures the camaraderie of these men ‘moving up the line’ within a close-knit ground-support squadron that endured horrific losses, where young, hastily trained pilots were thrown into battle with little chance to learn from their mistakes.

‘…a fine narrative.’ Combat Report

‘As a war story it has few equals.’ Aviation News

‘…compelling and rewarding reading.’ Air Pictorial