Hawker Tempest Mk V
Hawker Tempest Mk V SD-K EJ605
501 Squadron.
Scale 1:144 Wingspan 3.4" (87 mm)
Base size 4" (100 mm) square (No.1)
Weight not including base 1.8 ozs (52 grams)
Total number of models produced 173
The Tempest was developed from the Hawker Typhoon and came about due to
the latters lack of performance at altitude. Tempest V's entered service
with the RAF in April 1944 and almost immediately started operations defending
the South of England against the V1 flying bombs. Later on they engaged
in combat with the Me 262 jet fighters destroying 20 by the end of the war.
This aircraft EJ605 was based at RAF Hawkinge as part of 501 Squadron one
of whose pilots, Sqdn Ldr J Berry was the top scoring pilot against the
V1, downing 61 1/3. Maximum speed of the Tempest V was 426 mph at 18500
ft.
