Print Scale 72-518 Decal 1:72 Wing Commander Typhoons and Tempests of the 2 nd TAF

Print Scale 72-518 waterslide decals are intended for 1/72 scale (also written as 1:72) plastic model kits of the Hawker Typhoon and Hawker Tempest Mk.V flown within the RAF 2nd Tactical Air Force framework. The sheet provides aircraft codes, serials, and unit identifiers for documented Wing-level command aircraft used from UK and continental airfields in 1944–1945.

Typhoons and Tempests of the 2nd TAF are a well-known modeling subject for the late WWII period, combining distinctive code styles with operational markings linked to specific Wings and Advanced Landing Grounds (ALG). This set focuses on recognized serial/code combinations rather than generic markings.

For modelers: the set is listed as universal for 1/72 kits. Since Typhoon and Tempest Mk.V airframes differ (and Tempest Series 1 vs Series 2 can show detail differences), it’s recommended to match your kit to the chosen option before decal placement. This sheet is generally best suited to experienced builders due to the alignment required for multi-character codes and serials across panel lines and curved fuselage areas.

• Aircraft: Hawker Typhoon; Hawker Tempest Mk.V
• Variant / Family: Typhoon Mk.Ib; Tempest Mk.V (Series 1 and Series 2)
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for Aircraft Plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom (RAF / 2nd Tactical Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-518

Included aircraft marking options

• Hawker Tempest Mk.V (Series 1), JN751 “R B”, No. 150 Wing; Newchurch (UK), June 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr R.P. Beaumont).
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, MN570 “B”, No. 123 Wing; Thorney Island (UK), June 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr R.E.P. Booker).
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, MN666 “C G”, No. 121 Wing; Holmsley South (UK), June 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr C.L. Green).
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, MN941 “DJS”, No. 123 Wing; B.53 Merville (France), September 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Grp Capt D. J. Scott).
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, MN855 “WPB”, 121 Wing; B.5 Le Fresne-Camilly (France), August 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr William Pitt-Brown).
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, MN587 “ZZ II”, No. 146 Wing; B.70 Deurne (Belgium), October 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Grp Capt D.E. Gillam).
• Hawker Tempest Mk.V (Series 2), EJ706 “RPB”, No. 150 Wing; B.80 Volkel (Netherlands), October 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr R.P. Beaumont).
• Hawker Tempest Mk.V (Series 2), EJ750 “JBW”, No. 122 Wing; B.80 Volkel (Netherlands), November 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr J.B. Wray).
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, RB205 “FGG”, No. 143 Wing; Eindhoven (Netherlands), October–December 1944 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr F.G. Grant).
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, RB208 “K NL”, No. 124 Wing; B.86 Helmond (Netherlands), March 1945 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr C.D. North Lewis).
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, SW470 “JB”, No. 123 Wing; B.103 Plantlünne (Germany), May 1945 (name recorded in the option notes: Grp Capt J.R. Baldwin).
• Hawker Tempest Mk.V (Series 2), SN228 “EDM”, No. 122 Wing; B.152 Fassberg (Germany), April–May 1945 (name recorded in the option notes: Wg Cdr E.D. Mackie, RNZAF).

This decal sheet is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1/72 scale aircraft model kits and complements builds within the main aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Does this set include both Typhoon and Tempest markings?

Yes. The options cover Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib aircraft and Hawker Tempest Mk.V aircraft (Series 1 and Series 2), each with specific serials and code styles.

Do I need a specific Typhoon/Tempest kit version for each option?

It’s recommended to match your kit to the listed variant (Typhoon Mk.Ib or Tempest Mk.V, and Series 1 vs Series 2 for Tempests) before applying option-specific markings.

Are the airfield references (B-numbers) important for the build?

The B-number references are Advanced Landing Ground identifiers and help place each option in the correct 1944–1945 context. They can also guide weathering and loadout choices if you use additional references.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

Due to multi-character codes, serial placement, and the need for careful alignment on curved surfaces, this set is typically better suited to experienced modelers.