Supermarine Attacker in the Pakistan Air Force
The Supermarine Attacker was a British single-seat naval jet fighter designed and produced for the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm (FAA). The type has the distinction of being the first jet fighter to enter operational service with the FAA.
Performing its maiden flight on 27 July 1946, the first Attackers were introduced to FAA service during August 1951.
A land based version, the Type 538 Attacker powered by a Nene 4 was operated by the Pakistan Air Force from 1953 to 1956. A total of 36 were operated by No. 11 Squadron until replaced by North American Sabres.