Last week I posted a profile of Clostermann’s SN222, explaining that the aircraft later received additional markings and a brighter shade of red for the roundel and fin flash. This is how “Le Grand Charles” appeared after the night of 8/9 May 1945, exactly 72 years ago. The most notable difference is of course the…Continue reading Clostermann’s Hawker Tempest Mk V “Le Grand Charles” (cont’d)
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Clostermann’s Hawker Tempest Mk V “Le Grand Charles”
Clostermann is arguably the most famous Tempest ace. SN222 is one of the Tempest Mk V Series 2 he flew and is represented as it looked in early May 1945. During the night of 8/9 May, the aircraft received the No 3 Squadron logo on its tail, and the Dull Red of the roundel and fin…Continue reading Clostermann’s Hawker Tempest Mk V “Le Grand Charles”