Hawker Typhoon RB396

[Daver]

I have been researching the Typhoon for the last 15 years, part of which is to catalogue all surviving parts throughout the world. Part way through this I picked up some parts to build a cockpit section as a teaching aid however; as I am constantly being told I am now mad enough to attempt a complete Typhoon (there are enough parts around!!!!) based around the largest surviving identified combat veteran RB396.

I have finally completed a first version of a web site for the project (Project RB396) and I hope people are interested enough in the type to take a look (www.hawkertyphoon.com)....also hope it doesn't break any rules here.

Of course any help with information, parts, knowledge would always be appreciated....feedback as well

Dave

[AG pilot]

The Typhoon is a beautiful aircraft. I wish you all the best in your quest for a flying example.

[soko121]

Awesome news, wish you the best of luck. Not sure if there is much i can help from here, but in the Central Texas area, there are 2 Tempest Restorations underway, One in Houston, and Nelson Ezell's in Breckenridge. Both are driving distance if you reach a point where any pictures of parts or similar might help ?
Pm for contact info
Simon

[DH82EH]

Dave, I most certainly have to tip my hat to you, for embarking on this most impressive project, to double the planets population of Typhoons!
Really cool
I really like, that the former custodians of RB396, chose to pass her on to you. The greater good, of the possibility of a second complete machine was too good to pass up on. Kudos to them.
Please keep us posted Dave. This is a wonderful project.
Thanks for posting.

Andy Scott

[fiftycal]

here is a hawker typhoon elevator for 150 pounds http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-HAWKER-TY ... 3f4a8b12d5

[fiftycal]

u/c lever http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hawker-Typhoo ... 3f4a4e2dcb

cooler shutter http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW-Hawker-Typ ... 3f4a7cbf6d

[Daver]

Thanks for the messages and thanks for the heads up on the ebay items...I did know about those but any time anyone comes across anything then the heads up is most certainly appreciated.