Hornby, the maker of model trains, Corgi toys and Scalextric racing car sets, has finally reported some good news after sales were boosted by a new model of a World War II aircraft. The company ...

Slater says they're restoring Hawker Typhoon Serial No. JP843 to remind people of the sacrifices made by Canadians who served during the war. But they don't want it to be just a museum piece.

The Hawker Typhoon had a top speed of just over 400mph (643 kmh) and was used to support ground operations during the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944.