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The Hawker Tempest was one of the fastest fighters of World War II. One of the most famous Tempest pilots was Pierre Clostermann, who scored a total of 33 victories. Tempest were used after the war by Great-Britain, Irak and India but were rapidly replaced by jets.
1. Tempest Mk V serial NV994 flown by F/L Pierre Clostermann, No 3 Squadron, April 1945. With 33 victories, Clostermann was the French ace of aces. ***
2. Tempest Mk V from No 501 Squadron (County of Gloucester), Royal Auxiliary Air Force, 1944. ***
3. Another Tempest V flown by F/L Pierre Clostermann with 3 Squadron, in July 1945. This is his most famous aircraft, called "Le Grand Charles". ***
4. Tempest Mk VI of No 6 Squadron, 1949. ***
5. Tempest V of No 486 Squadron in April 1945. This aircraft was flown by Jim Sheddan and other pilots of 486 Sqdn, and shot down several German aircraft.
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