6/8/2021 A visit to the RAF Museum

Not content with seeing a load of Spitfires on Wednesday, on Friday I go and see a few more of them - locally this time. The RAF Museum in Hendon currently has four Spitfires on display; from an early Battle of Britain era Mk 1, to the ultimate Spitfire the mighty Mk24.

This beast produced well over 2000 BHP and was capable of at least 440 MPH.

However, on this occasion I was particularly interested in seeing the Hawker Typhoon - recently returned from a visit to Canada.

For some reason the 2x20mm cannon are missing from the port wing, although they appear to be fitted on the starboard side.

This is the only example of the aircraft to survive in the entire world so it is particularly special and I am glad to see it back on display.

Admission to this excellent museum is free and as it's only a few minutes ride away I try to visit every year. It's always interesting as things are often being changed around with new aircraft being added or swapped with ones held in store.