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Rusty Townsend

Name : Rusty Townsend

Australian Rusty Townsend joined the RAF in 1941, trained in the USA, before returning to join 175 Squadron on rocket firing Typhoons at Warmwell. Being in the thick of the action over France against retreating German Forces, he was shot down and taken prisoner of war.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Sledgehammer by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Bug Killer by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Tempest Moon by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

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)

Typhoons Outward Bound by Richard Taylor.

Typhoon! by Ivan Berryman.

A Busy Day at the Office by Ivan Berryman.

Closing the Gap by Robert Taylor. (AP)

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

Aircraft for : Rusty Townsend
A list of all aircraft associated with Rusty Townsend. 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 : Rusty Townsend
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Rusty Townsend. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
No.175 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 3rd March 1942 Fate : Disbanded 30th September 1945 Stop at nothing Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.175 Sqn RAF	No.175 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.

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