Hawker Typhoon RB396

The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (Registered UK Charity no.1167143) is overseeing the restoration of RB396 with the intention of returning the aircraft to flight powered by a Napier Sabre engine – something that hasn’t been seen or heard, for nearly 70 years. Once complete, this legendary aircraft, the only genuine combat veteran in existence, will likely be the only airworthy Hawker Typhoon in the world. Long term, she will serve as a centrepiece for a Heritage Centre, established with the intention of preserving the history and educating the public with regard to this iconic and forgotten aircraft.

The HTPG team has stepped up to the monumental task of putting this rare, unique and important aircraft back into the skies where she belongs for the crews that flew and operated the Typhoon. RB396 will be a memorial to those who came and served before us, influencing the course of WWII, and our future. The HTPG is not observing history, they are honouring and making it.