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George Wood |
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Name : George Wood |
Whilst with 263 Sqn flying a twin-engined Whirlwind he was shot down over Morlaix airfield on 30th October 1943 and successfully evaded capture and made it back to the UK with the help of the Résistance. He rejoined 197 Sqn flying Typhoons for the rest of the war. |
Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew |
  Clipped Signature - Tony Hallett. |   Clipped Signature - George Wood. |   Clipped Signature - Ronnie Sheward. |
  Typhoon Scramble by Stephen Brown. (AP) |   The Final Show by Robert Taylor. (B) |
| Aircraft for : George Wood | ||
| A list of all aircraft associated with George Wood. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name. | ||
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Typhoon 
Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1941 Number Built : 3330 | Typhoon Single engine fighter with a maximum speed of 412 mph at 19,000 feet and a ceiling of 35,200 feet. range 510 miles. The Typhoon was armed with twelve browning .303inch machine guns in the wings (MK1A) Four 20mm Hispano cannon in wings (MK!B) Two 1000ilb bombs or eight 3-inch rockets under wings. The first proto type flew in February 1940, but due to production problems the first production model flew in May 1941. with The Royal Air Force receiving their first aircraft in September 1941. Due to accidents due to engine problems (Sabre engine) The Hawker Typhoon started front line service in December 1941.The Hawker Typhoon started life in the role of interceptor around the cost of England but soon found its real role as a ground attack aircraft. especially with its 20mm cannon and rockets. This role was proved during the Normandy landings and the period after. The total number of Hawker typhoons built was 3,330. | |
Whirlwind 
| Whirlwind Full profile not yet available. | |
| Squadrons for : George Wood | ||
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No.197 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 21st November 1942 Fate : Disbanded 31st August 1945 Findimus caelum - We cleave the sky | No.197 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
No.263 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 27th September 1918 Fate : Disbanded 30th June 1963 Ex ungue leonem - From his claws one knows the lion | No.263 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
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