Beaufighter - Hoodie Mustang 78th FG all played a significant part

all played a significant part in the development of the bouncing bomb

During World War Two aircrews suffered heavy losses with 44% of the force killed in action

Named after a Spartan leader

World War II taught the US military the value of strategic aerial reconnaissance

The volunteer group joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 to help defend China from the invasion of Japan

Beaufighter - Hoodie Mustang 78th FG all played a significant partBristol Type 156 Beaufighter The Beaufighter was a heavy fighter and strike aircraft that came into service with the RAF in 1940 as a development of the Beaufort. It took on many roles including rocket armed ground attack, torpedo bomber and night fighter. As well as the RAF the Beaufighter served with the Fleet Air Arm, RCAF, USAAF, RNZAF, SAAF, RAAF and the Free Polish Air Squadron.