143 Wing (RCAF) Typhoons Over Normandy: Some Operational, Geographical and Archaeological Perspectives

Authors

David G. Passmore
David Capps-Tunwell

Abstract

This article presents the first attempt to conduct a geographical analysis of every air-to-ground attack conducted by a tactical fighter-bomber wing over the period 1 May–31 August 1944 in support of Operation Overlord. Ninety-five per cent of the 606 attacks made by 143 Wing Typhoons on single or multiple targets can be resolved to a map reference or place name, and their chronology and distribution reveal new insights into the Wing’s operational history. Commemorative and heritage perspectives are also highlighted for attacks on targets in woodland settings where archaeological survey of bomb craters can be linked to specific raids.

Recommended Citation

Passmore, David G. and Capps-Tunwell, David "143 Wing (RCAF) Typhoons Over Normandy: Some Operational, Geographical and Archaeological Perspectives." Canadian Military History 33, 1 (2024)