Tag: aviation
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Hawker Sea Fury in Egyptian Service
Hawker Sea Fury in Egyptian Service The Royal Egyptian Air Force received 12 single seat Sea Furies in 1950-51. This was followed by the F.2/43 prototype NX798 G-AKRY. At least two Iraqi Furies were also presented to Egypt. Read more
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Hawker Sea Fury in Burmese Service
Hawker Sea Fury in Burmese Service Burma received 18 Sea Fury FB11s, all being refurbished former Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircraft delivered between December 1957 and May 1958. These were used in the counter-insurgency role. Sea Furies were replace in Burmese service by Lockheed T-33 Shooting Stars by 1968. Read more
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Hawker Woodcock
Hawker Woodcock The original Hawker Woodcock was a twin bay biplane fighter designed for night operations with the Royal Air Force. Testing indicated that it was insufficiently manoeuvrable and suffered severe wing flutter. As a result it was redisigned with a shorter wing span, resulting in one bay wings. This was accepted into service as… Read more