Beaufighter - Hoodie Mustang 78th FG Supermarine Spitfire MK Ia

Supermarine Spitfire MK Ia

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

During World War Two aircrews suffered heavy losses with 44% of the force killed in action

The volunteer group joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 to help defend China from the invasion of Japan

Named after a Spartan leader

Beaufighter - Hoodie Mustang 78th FG Supermarine Spitfire MK IaBristol 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.