Typhoon vs German Flak Defences: Western Europe 1943-45

An illustrated study of the evolving tactics that powered the deadly clashes between the RAF's Typhoon Mk IB fighter-bomber and the Flakwaffe's defending anti-aircraft arsenal.

The Flakwaffe's role was to protect the Wehrmacht's men, machines and material from aerial attack. Arrayed against them was the RAF's 2nd Tactical Air Force (TAF), whose fighter-bomber spear was tipped with the Typhoon Mk IB, a fighter modified beyond its original intent. The tactics and weaponry of both adversaries e...