257 Squadron help.

[Andyroot]

Good evening
This is a bit of a long shot, but here goes.
I have ordered airfix's new 1/24th hawker typhoon kit. I want to finish it in the marking of 257 squadron. This is because my grandad served in that squadron during the war as an armorer. I have a few pictures of 257 squadron typhoons, but very few which show the bubble canopy model. I am looking for pictures of any 257 squadron typhoons and details of code letters and serial No's and paint schemes. If it is any help the squadron prefix letters are "FM"
As I say its a long shot but any help would be greatly received.

Many thanks for your time.

Andrew.

[Nige201980]

Hi mate I've had a good look around the internet but could only fine a few photos but these are what I found I hope they help.




And I know these are of a model prob in 1:48 but I thought they would help.



Sorry if there no good mate I'll keep looking

[Willem]

Hi Andy

The book you need is Typhoon Wings of 2nd TAF 1943-45, Osprey Combat Aircraft no.86. Typhoon Ib JP510/FM-Y is on page 37.
Looks like the same aircraft that Nige has posted but modified with the bubble canopy later in the war.
Hope this helps and good luck mate.

[Andyroot]

Thanks for the photos, anything is helpful at the moment. I have just ordered the book that was mentioned above.

Many thanks

Keep them coming!!