Hawker Sea Fury in Pakistani Service
The Pakistan Air Force purchased a total of 87 new built Hawker Sea Fury FB.60 fighters between 1950 and 1952. Additionally the F.2/43 prototype NX802 was purchased and rebuilt to the same standard. The F.60 was identical to the FB.11 with naval gear removed. Between 1953 to 54, five ex-Fleet Air Arm FN.11s were purchased after being overhauled by Hawker. Five Sea Fury T.61 two seat trainers were also purchased.
The Pakistani FB.60s were operated by 5, 9 and 14 Squadrons where they were used operationally against Afghan insurgents. Nos 5 and 14 Squadrons had their Sea Furies replaced by North American F-86 Sabres in 1955, while No. 9 had theirs replaced in 1960 by Lockheed F-104 Starfighters. The T.61s continued in service until 1963 as target tugs.
