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These early machines were somewhat rushed into service and it was discovered that a number of modifications would be desirable, if not totally essential. Perhaps the most noticeable difference from the later models were around the canopy area as the first Typhoons were supplied with a forward opening car door style cockpit entry for the pilot which even included a wind down window. The pilot also had a transparent roof panel, which hinged open to the left and some machines had the addition of a rear-facing mirror, on the canopy frame. The new Typhoon scheme is a fascinating one and helps tell the story how all nations coveted airworthy versions of the enemys latest fighters during WWII.