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Frank Wheeler

Name : Frank Wheeler Died : 2013 Awards : Distinguished Flying Cross

Frank Wheeler joined the RAF in 1941, training in England as a pilot after which he completed a period of instructing. In January 1944 he was posted to join 174 Typhoon Fighter Squadron at Westhampnett, his first operation being as an escort to the Mosquitos taking part in Operation Jericho, the Amiens Jailbreak. He stayed with 174 Squadron for the remainder of the War, serving throughout occupied Europe, and in 1945, at the end of his tour of operations, he was awarded the DFC.

Known Service Details :
Squadron	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Dates	Aircraft	Airframes	Notes
No.174 Sqn RAF	Flying Officer	January 1944	1945		Typhoon

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Typhoon Season by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Hard Hitter by Ivan Berryman. (B)

Red Section Scramble by Ivan Berryman.

Sledgehammer by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Bug Killer by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Tempest Moon by Ivan Berryman.

JBII - Hawker Typhoon of Wing Commander J R Baldwin by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Bombs Away by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Tribute to Sqn Ldr David Fairbanks by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Clipped Signature - Douglas Oram.

Clipped Signature - Frank Wheeler.

Clipped Signature - Jack Hodges.

Taming the Tiger by Geoff Lea. (I)

Typhoon! by Ivan Berryman.

A Busy Day at the Office by Ivan Berryman.

Wing Commander J R Baldwin - The Spoils of War by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Normandy Sunrise by Gerald Coulson.

Normandy Breakout by Nicolas Trudgian (AP)

Closing the Gap by Robert Taylor. (AP)

Typhoon Scramble by Stephen Brown.

Day Duties for the Night Workers by Robert Taylor. (AP)

Foob Fairbanks - The Terror of the Rhine by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Striking Back by Gerald Coulson. (B)

Artwork with companion print(s) signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Liberation - Sainte Mere Eglise by Richard Taylor. (B)

Aircraft for : Frank Wheeler
A list of all aircraft associated with Frank Wheeler. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Typhoon Click the name above to see prints featuring Typhoon aircraft. Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1941 Number Built : 3330	Typhoon Single engine fighter with a maximum speed of 412 mph at 19,000 feet and a ceiling of 35,200 feet. range 510 miles. The Typhoon was armed with twelve browning .303inch machine guns in the wings (MK1A) Four 20mm Hispano cannon in wings (MK!B) Two 1000ilb bombs or eight 3-inch rockets under wings. The first proto type flew in February 1940, but due to production problems the first production model flew in May 1941. with The Royal Air Force receiving their first aircraft in September 1941. Due to accidents due to engine problems (Sabre engine) The Hawker Typhoon started front line service in December 1941.The Hawker Typhoon started life in the role of interceptor around the cost of England but soon found its real role as a ground attack aircraft. especially with its 20mm cannon and rockets. This role was proved during the Normandy landings and the period after. The total number of Hawker typhoons built was 3,330.

Squadrons for : Frank Wheeler
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Frank Wheeler. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
No.174 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 3rd March 1942 Fate : Disbanded 20th April 1946 Mauritius Attack Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.174 Sqn RAF	No.174 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.

Last edited : 14:32, April 15, 2013
Last editor : kc

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