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Old October 22nd, 2004, 10:59 AM
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Hi

Typhoons? very accurate, I have heard the rocket salvo was damn near the equal of a battle wagon broadside.
What struck me most forcibly was that the "Tiffys" could take out anything...I have been in a position where the "Tiffys" have come in low over our heads and let go their rockets to strike in front of us, at the moment of firing the plane seemed to stand still in the air...And made one hell of a noise!

The complete destruction of the German armour in the Falaise pocket was, it is fair to say, a combination of all arms.

But the Tiffys played a major role, I have seen a tiffy strike lift a heavy tank onto its side. They took a terrible tole of the Panzers in that cauldron.

It was a sight of complete chaos and destruction. some of the sights weree horrific.

The Typhoons were admirably suited in their role of destroying the fleeing Panzers and associated troops. Bloody carnage! The Typhoons effectiveness? Top class, take out anything, I am not surprised that they could only strike a single unit at times .The Bosche knew that exposure meant certain death to their Panzers.
Brian
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