This vividly authentic account of rocket Typhoon operations during Operation Overlord is essential reading for fans of Norman Franks, Desmond Scott and Chaz Bowyer.
About the Book
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 seventy-three 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.
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