Clostermann’s Hawker Tempest Mk V “Le Grand Charles” (cont’d)

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)