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No.33 Sqn RAF |
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Name : No.33 Sqn RAF Founded : 12th January 1916 Country : UK More Details : Loyalty |
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Pilot or Aircrew | Rank | Start of Service | End of Service | Known Dates | Aircraft | Airframes | Notes |
Flying Officer | unknown | 29th May 1944 | Taken prisoner. | ||||
sgt | unknown | 31st March 1931 | Hart J9938, 33 Sqn, Bicester Hit flagstaff and crashed, Bicester killing both crew Sgt Stanley Herbert Martin (25) and LAC George Henry Mason (25) Killed in Action | ||||
LAC | unknown | 31st March 1931 | Killed in Action | ||||
Flight Lieutenant | unknown | 19th June 1944 | Killed in Action | ||||
20th May 1939 | unknown | ||||||
| Pilots and Aircrew for : No.33 Sqn RAF | ||
| A list of all aircrew from our database who are associated with this squadron. A profile page is available by clicking their name. | ||
| Name | Info | |
| Ayerst, Peter V Click the name above to see a profile of Ayerst, Peter V | Ayerst, Peter V Peter Ayerst joined the RAF in 1938, and was posted to 73 Squadron in August 1939, flying Hurricanes. He went to France with the squadron, scoring his first victory in April 1940. After a spell instructing, when he shared in the destruction of a He111 with two other instructors, he had postings with both 145 and 243 Squadrons. In July 1942 he went to 33 Squadron, before promotion to flight commander with 238 Squadron, both postings with further combat success. After a period in South Africa, he returned to the UK, joining 124 Squadron flying Spitfire MkVIIs in defence of the invasion ports, where he scored his final victory; then flew Spitfire MkIXs on bomber escorts to Germany. He later became a Spitfire test pilot at Castle Bromwich. Peter finished the war not only a brilliant fighter Ace, but also one of the most highly regarded wartime instructors in the RAF. His final victory tally stood at 5 destroyed, 1 probable, 3 damaged and 2 further destroyed on the ground. | |
| Bennett, Richard John Click the name above to see a profile of Bennett, Richard John | Bennett, Richard John Bennett received a short service commission in August 1938. On 16 May 1939 R. J. Bennett was posted to 112 Squadron when this unit was formed aboard HMS Argus in Portsmouth, Hampshire.112 Squadron was sent to Egypt and arrived on 25 May 1939. His rank of Pilot Officer was confirmed in June. When Italy declared war on 10 June 1940 he served in ‘C’ Flight. On 3 July 1940 Flying Officer R. H. Smith and Flying Officer Bennett of 112 Squadron was sent to 33 Squadrons 'A' Flight at Sidi Barrani to gain battle experience. Later Bennett accompanied 112 Squadron to Greece and took part in that campaign, he later took part in the defense of Crete. On the 2 June, a day after the British forces on Crete had surrendered, three of 112 squadron airmen, ACI McLennan (539503 ACI McLennan, G R, Fitter IIE), LAC Harrington and AC Malloy, together with Flying Officer Bennett and Pilot Officer Len Bartley and men of various other units, found two abandoned German invasion barges on the rocks of the south coast of Crete in the Tymbaki area. One was holed and the other had an unserviceable engine so the airmen transferred the good engine to the seaworthy barge. They managed to launch it and, having collected water and rations (during the day a Blenheim swooped low over the party and dropped a quantity of most welcome rations) and fuel, set off for Egypt. Aboard were six officers and 66 men. Other known officers were Lieutenant E. G. Ford of 24 SAAF Squadron, and his observer, Second Lieutenant G. L. W. Gill (both from a Maryland that was shot down on 25 May) and a wounded Australian officer. In the early morning of the second day when the barge was about 30 miles out a submarine commander in perfect English hailed them. Believing this to be a Royal Naval vessel they answered cheerfully and received a burst of machine-gun fire in return. The Italian submarine commander probably then realized the British were unarmed and the officers were then ordered to swim to the submarine, but whilst attempting to do so, Gill was tragically drowned. The wounded Australian officer who had been left aboard was now ordered to return the craft to Crete, but Sergeant D. D. McWilliam, one of the Maryland crew, assumed command, decided to ignore the order and continued towards the North African coast. After four days, traveling at about 4 knots, 'McLennan's barge' reached the Egyptian coast. After a while they recognized the sand dunes of Mersa Matruh and, seeing British troops, came ashore. On board the submarine, the prisoners, who had not been able to wash for many days, were not only rather unwholesome but were also infested with fleas so the Italians took immediate steps to have them landed at Taranto, their first port of call. Bennett remained a PoW for the rest of the war. He was promoted Flight Lieutenant whilst in captivity. | |
| Clinch, A H Click the name above to see a profile of Clinch, A H | Clinch, A H Taken prisoner on 29th May 1944 after his Spitfire Mk.IX MH601 of No.33 Sqn was hit by flak over Bois Coquerel and he baled out. | |
| Gray-Worcester, H Click the name above to see a profile of Gray-Worcester, H | Gray-Worcester, H | |
| Harrison, Henry W Click the name above to see a profile of Harrison, Henry W | Harrison, Henry W | |
| Martin, Stanley Herbert Click the name above to see a profile of Martin, Stanley Herbert
| Martin, Stanley Herbert Hart J9938, 33 Sqn, Bicester Hit flagstaff and crashed, Bicester killing both crew Sgt Stanley Herbert Martin (25) and LAC George Henry Mason (25) | |
| Mason, George Henry Click the name above to see a profile of Mason, George Henry
| Mason, George Henry Hart J9938, 33 Sqn, Bicester Hit flagstaff and crashed, Bicester killing both crew Sgt Stanley Herbert Martin (25) and LAC George Henry Mason (25) | |
| Pattle, Marmaduke Click the name above to see a profile of Pattle, Marmaduke
| Pattle, Marmaduke Born in South Africa on 3rd July 1914, Pattle joined the South African Air Force before transferring to the Royal Air Force in 1936. Flying Gladiators with No.80 Squadron, he achieved many victories in the aircraft, and also recorded victories flying Hurricanes with both 80 Squadron and 33 Squadron. Flying in North Africa and Greece, he was shot down and killed on 20th April 1941 by German Me110s. He had been awarded the DFC and Bar. | |
| Smith, R H Click the name above to see a profile of Smith, R H | Smith, R H | |
| Tribble, Ernest Edward Click the name above to see a profile of Tribble, Ernest Edward
| Tribble, Ernest Edward Killed on 19th June 1944 when his Spitfire Mk.IX MA807 of No.33 Sqn was shot down by flak from a train near Wahen. He is buried in Calais Canadian War Cemetery, Leubringhan. Son of Edward James Tribble and Elizabeth May Tribble; husband of Marion Verna Tribble, of Brantford, Ontario. | |
| Vale, William Click the name above to see a profile of Vale, William
| Vale, William Scored 10 victories in the Gloster Gladiator. Born 3rd June 1914, William Vale joined the RAF in 1931. As a gunner, he flew Hawker Harts with No.33 Squadron before training as a pilot. He flew the Hart with the squadron before it converted to the Gloster Gladiator, which he also flew. He began WW2 in Egypt, and was posted to No.80 Squadron, claiming his 10 victories in the Gloster Gladiator. He switched to the Hawker Hurricane aircraft, adding to his tally of victories. He was awarded the DFC, and Bar to the DFC, and the AFC, before retiring from the RAF in 1946. William Vale died on 29th November 1981. | |
| Wickham, Peter R W Click the name above to see a profile of Wickham, Peter R W | Wickham, Peter R W | |
| Woods, Steve Click the name above to see a profile of Woods, Steve | Woods, Steve Having served with 33 Sqn which flew in support of the Army in West Africa, he then transferred to 145 Sqn flying Spitfires in Malta and Italy including a spell as acting Commanding Officer. | |
| Woodward, Vernon Click the name above to see a profile of Woodward, Vernon
| Woodward, Vernon Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Woodward was unable to join the RCAF as he did not have a degree. He sailed for the UK in 1938 and resided in Gloucestershire farming. After attending the Civil Flying School in Perth, Scotland by August 1938 he was accepted on a short service commission in the RAF as an Acting Pilot Officer. In September 1938 he attended 6 FTS at Little Rissington. Woodward was posted to No. 33 Squadron RAF in Egypt in May 1939. He became a Flying Officer in September. Following Italy's entry into the war in June 1940, he was to gain early successes over Libya during June–July 1940. On 20 May 1939, he was posted to Egypt to join 33 Squadron, where he became a Flying Officer on 2 September. Following the Italian entry into the war in June 1940, he was to gain early success over the Libyan frontier area during June and July. In June 1940, 33 Squadron was based at Mersa Matruh, commanded by Squadron Leader D. V. Johnson and equipped with 21 Gladiators (mainly Mk.IIs) (on 11 June) and six Gloster Gauntlets Mk.IIs kept in reserve. It had 22 pilots in three flights: ‘A’ Flight included Flight Sergeant Leonard Cottingham, Sergeant Roy Leslie Green, Flying Officer Monk, Pilot Officer Eric Woods, Pilot Officer Brown, Pilot Officer Preston, Pilot Officer Perry St. Quintin and Flight Lieutenant G. E. Hawkins. ‘B’ Flight included Flying Officer Ernest Dean, Sergeant Shaw, Pilot Officer Woodward, Sergeant J. Craig, Flying Officer Couchman, Flying Officer John Littler and Pilot Officer Alfred Costello. ‘C’ Flight included Flight Lieutenant Bolingbrooke, Sergeant William Vale, Pilot Officier E. K. Leveille, Flight Sergeant Harry Goodchild, Flying Officier Henry Starrett and Pilot Officier Boulton. 14 June saw the first combats between opposing RAF and Regia Aeronautica fighters over North Africa. This was caused because the 11th Hussars (Prince Albert’s Own), joined by elements of 4th Armoured Brigade and 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, assaulted Fort Capuzzo and Fort Maddalena (the two most important Italian frontier posts). The offensive was supported by attacks by Blenheims from 45, 55, 113 and 211 Squadrons. To protect both bombers and ground forces, 33 Squadron flew offensive sweeps as far as Bardia, meeting the Regia Aeronautica two times in the morning. At 07:35 Flying Officer Ernest Dean, Flying Officer R. A. Couchman, Pilot Officer Woodward and Pilot Officer A. R. Costello of the 33 Squadron took off from Sidi Barrani to provided in-direct escort to Blenheims from 45 Squadron. Two Blenheims were out to attack the nearby airstrip of Sidi Azeiz and three bombers were out for Fort Maddalena (that the Italians had already abandoned). One of the bombers (L8524) that attacked Sidi Azeiz was shot down by light AA fire, killing the crew (Flying Officer J. Davies, Sergeant G. Negus and Leading Aircraftman J. Copeland). The fighters of 33 Squadron returned at 09:25 and reported a successful low flying attack carried out on a Ghibli bomber on ground at Sidi Aziez. Advancing British troops later captured the disabled bomber. It seems that they had run into a Caproni Ca.309 Ghibli of the 2o Gruppo APC. That morning Tenente Adriano Visconti was based at Menastir M airstrip with a section of Ca.309s of the 2o Gruppo APC. The Section received the order to send a plane over Sidi Azeiz, which was attacked by many armoured cars, to report what was happening. Visconti took off immediately (crew: Sottotenente Osservatore Regio Esercito (an Army officer) Umberto Zolesi and 1o Aviere Montatore Luigi Moroso). Over Sidi Azeiz, reached in a few minutes, he was attacked by three Gloster Gladiators that hit one of the engines and wounded Moroso. Visconti didn’t loose control of the plane and force landed on Sidi Azeiz that was already surrounded by the enemy troops. There Visconti dismounted the front gun of the Caproni and with it defended the plane for more than one hour. In the meantime at Menastir, Sergente Maggiore Oreste Speranza, not seeing his commanding officer coming back, took off with the other Caproni of the section. He discovered Visconti on the ground, landed near him and saved him together with Moroso and Zolesi. Visconti’s aircraft was captured by the enemy. For this mission Visconti was awarded the Medaglia di bronzo al valor militare for bravery and left the APC to be assigned to 50o Assalto where he became a Breda pilot. The official citation of the award of Visconti stated that: “during a mission he was attacked by three enemy aircraft that damaged seriously his plane. With skilful manoeuvre he landed it and immediately organized the defence of his crew displaying courage and great determination.” Thirty-five minutes later, at 10:00, after refuelling the Gladiators, Dean (Gladiator L9046) and Woodward (Gladiator N5783) were off again, followed a few minutes later by Sergeant J. Craig (Gladiator N5768). Near Fort Capuzzo they intercepted two Caproni Ca.310Bs escorted by CR.32s. Dean shot down one of the CR.32s while Woodward and Craig jointly attacked one Caproni, setting one of the engines on fire. The Italian bomber crash-landed among British tanks near Fort Capuzzo. Woodward also attacked and claimed a second CR.32 (this claim is unconfirmed and no more Italian losses has been possible to verify) before retuning to base with a single bullet hole in one of the wing He gained more success during December, by which time the squadron had re-equipped with Hawker Hurricanes. Late in February 1941 the squadron moved to Greece. On 9 May he was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross. Late in April Woodward was ordered to Egypt to bring back a reinforcement Hurricane. He rejoined the Squadron, now in Crete, in May 1941 as a flight commander. The unit personnel retreated on foot across the island after the German invasion, and were evacuated on a Royal Navy destroyer later in the month. The squadron reformed in June and was back in action, supporting Operation Battleaxe, with a flight of experienced pilots from 33 Squadron led by Woodward attached to No. 274 Squadron. On 11 September his tour expired and he was sent to Rhodesia to become instructor at 20 SFTS, Cranbourne, Salisbury until June 1942, when he was posted to the Training Group HQ in Salisbury on Air Staff duties. On 2 July 1942 Woodward was promoted to Squadron Leader, and in January 1943 he returned to Egypt to command No. 213 Squadron until August 1943. A Bar to his DFC was awarded on 6 August 1943. After he went to AHQ, Levant, before attending the Middle East Staff College, Haifa in September. In December he was posted to HQ, Middle East on staff duties, and promoted to Wing Commander in June 1944. In February 1945 he took command of the Mediterranean Middle East Communications Squadron, flying various transport aircraft. In December 1946 he returned to the UK, going to the Visual Interservice Training and Research Establishment as Chief Ground Instructor. In 1947 he joined CFE as SASO, and in August commanded No. 19 Squadron until March 1950. He then was posted to HQ, Fighter Command, in September 1950. Various peace time posts followed, until following a difference of opinion with a superior, he was moved to command No. 69 (PR) Squadron on Canberras in 1958. He remained with this unit until October 1959, when he went to the Ministry of Aviation, Controller of Aircraft, as SAdO. He retired in January 1963 and settled in Australia, where he formed an air charter company. In August 1967 he returned to British Columbia in retirement as a member of the Corps of Commissionaires. | |
Died : 31 / 3 / 1931Historical Notes :
04-07-1940 - Flying Officer R H Smith claimed a CR42.
04-07-1940 - Flying Officer R H Smith claimed a CR42.
Historical Notes :
29-06-1940 - Pilot Officer Peter R W Wickham claims an Ro37 and a CR42 destroyed.
17-09-1940 - Pilot Officer Henry W Harrison claimed a CR32.
29-06-1940 - Pilot Officer Peter R W Wickham claims an Ro37 and a CR42 destroyed.
17-09-1940 - Pilot Officer Henry W Harrison claimed a CR32.
Historical Notes :
29-06-1940 - Pilot Officer Henry W Harrison claimed a CR32 damaged.
04-07-1940 - Flying Officer H Gray-Worcester claimed 4 CR42s.
19-09-1940 - Pilot Officer Henry W Harrison claimed a CR32.
29-06-1940 - Pilot Officer Henry W Harrison claimed a CR32 damaged.
04-07-1940 - Flying Officer H Gray-Worcester claimed 4 CR42s.
19-09-1940 - Pilot Officer Henry W Harrison claimed a CR32.
Historical Notes :
04-07-1940 - Flying Officer R J Bennett claimed a CR42.
04-07-1940 - Flying Officer R J Bennett claimed a CR42.
Historical Notes :
30-06-1940 - Pilot Officer Peter R W Wickham claims a CR32 destroyed.
30-06-1940 - Pilot Officer Peter R W Wickham claims a CR32 destroyed.
Historical Notes :
31-03-1931 - Hart J9938, 33 Sqn, Bicester Hit flagstaff and crashed, Bicester killing both crew Sgt Stanley Herbert Martin (25) and LAC George Henry Mason (25)
31-03-1931 - Hart J9938, 33 Sqn, Bicester Hit flagstaff and crashed, Bicester killing both crew Sgt Stanley Herbert Martin (25) and LAC George Henry Mason (25)
Historical Notes :
14-05-1941 - Flown by Flt Lt C H Fry, plane was from 33 Sqdn, Bf110 of ZG26 at 6000 feet near Heraklion. He attacked a Bf110 piloted by Uffz Witze and it fell but the rear gunner forced him to abandon his aircraft. he badly damaged his ribs striking the tail plane was hospitalized and captured
14-05-1941 - Flown by Flt Lt C H Fry, plane was from 33 Sqdn, Bf110 of ZG26 at 6000 feet near Heraklion. He attacked a Bf110 piloted by Uffz Witze and it fell but the rear gunner forced him to abandon his aircraft. he badly damaged his ribs striking the tail plane was hospitalized and captured
Squadrons :
No.33 Sqn RAF
No.331 Sqn RAF
No.312 Sqn RAF
No.611 Sqn RAF
No.421 Sqn RCAF
No.403 Sqn RAF
No.133 Sqn RAF
No.416 Sqn RCAF
No.33 Sqn RAF
No.331 Sqn RAF
No.312 Sqn RAF
No.611 Sqn RAF
No.421 Sqn RCAF
No.403 Sqn RAF
No.133 Sqn RAF
No.416 Sqn RCAF
Historical Notes :
23-07-1944 - Damaged on operations.
23-07-1944 - Damaged on operations.
Historical Notes :
27-09-1943 - Joined No.131 Sqn.
19-03-1944 - Joined No.165 Sqn.
11-04-1944 - Joined No.453 Sqn.
16-05-1944 - Joined No.33 Sqn.
19-06-1944 - Shot down by flak from train near Wahen. Flight Lieutenant Ernest Edward Tribble killed.
27-09-1943 - Joined No.131 Sqn.
19-03-1944 - Joined No.165 Sqn.
11-04-1944 - Joined No.453 Sqn.
16-05-1944 - Joined No.33 Sqn.
19-06-1944 - Shot down by flak from train near Wahen. Flight Lieutenant Ernest Edward Tribble killed.
Squadrons :
No.33 Sqn RAF
No.310 Sqn RAF
No.129 Sqn RAF
No.165 Sqn RAF
No.131 Sqn RAF
No.453 Sqn RAAF
No.504 Sqn RAF
No.33 Sqn RAF
No.310 Sqn RAF
No.129 Sqn RAF
No.165 Sqn RAF
No.131 Sqn RAF
No.453 Sqn RAAF
No.504 Sqn RAF
Squadrons :
No.33 Sqn RAF
No.310 Sqn RAF
No.312 Sqn RAF
No.165 Sqn RAF
No.131 Sqn RAF
No.453 Sqn RAAF
No.504 Sqn RAF
No.33 Sqn RAF
No.310 Sqn RAF
No.312 Sqn RAF
No.165 Sqn RAF
No.131 Sqn RAF
No.453 Sqn RAAF
No.504 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
08-11-1943 - Joined No.165 Sqn.
10-04-1944 - Joined No.453 Sqn RAAF.
16-05-1944 - Joined No.33 Sqn.
29-05-1944 - Hit by flak over Bois Coquerel and abandoned. Flying Officer A H Clinch taken prisoner.
08-11-1943 - Joined No.165 Sqn.
10-04-1944 - Joined No.453 Sqn RAAF.
16-05-1944 - Joined No.33 Sqn.
29-05-1944 - Hit by flak over Bois Coquerel and abandoned. Flying Officer A H Clinch taken prisoner.
Squadrons :
No.33 Sqn RAF
No.310 Sqn RAF
No.303 Sqn RAF
No.165 Sqn RAF
No.441 Sqn RCAF
No.453 Sqn RAAF
No.504 Sqn RAF
No.33 Sqn RAF
No.310 Sqn RAF
No.303 Sqn RAF
No.165 Sqn RAF
No.441 Sqn RCAF
No.453 Sqn RAAF
No.504 Sqn RAF
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27/07/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Eastleigh | ||||
GW-H | 24/10/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Eastleigh | |||
RF-C | 28/08/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Rolls Royce Hucknall | |||
24/08/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Chattis Hill | ||||
29/09/1942 | no information | Merlin 61 | Rolls Royce Hucknall | |||||
25/10/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Chattis Hill | ||||
24/10/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Eastleigh | ||||
14/10/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Rolls Royce Hucknall | ||||
30/10/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Chattis Hill | ||||
09/11/1942 | no information | no information | Merlin 61 | Eastleigh | ||||
14/02/1943 | no information | no information | Merlin 63 | Rolls Royce Hucknall | ||||
14/02/1943 | no information | no information | Merlin 63 | Rolls Royce Hucknall | ||||
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DH.103 Hornet
Manufacturer : de Havilland Production Began : 1946 Retired : 1956 Number Built : 383 | DH.103 Hornet The Hornet prototype RR 915 first flew on 28 July 1944 with Geoffrey de Havilland Jr. at the controls. Powered by twin Merlin engines, it was the fastest twin piston-engined fighter in Royal Air Force service, a little slower than the fastest (single) piston-engined Supermarine Spiteful. The Hornet also has the distinction of being the second fastest wooden aircraft ever built, after the Heinkel He 162, and the second fastest operational twin propeller-driven aircraft — being slightly slower than the unconventional German Dornier Do 335 of 1945. The Hornet entered service in 1946 with 64 Squadron based at RAF Horsham St Faith. Next to convert to the Hornet was 19 Squadron at RAF Wittering, followed by 41 Squadron and 65 Squadron, both based at RAF Church Fenton. No. 65 Sqn was to participate in one of the first official overseas visits by an RAF unit when they visited Sweden in May 1948. Pilot conversion to the Hornet was provided by No. 226 Operational Conversion Unit (O.C.U.) which was based at RAF Molesworth. Operationally, the Hornet I (later F 1) was to last only a short time before being superseded by the F 3 version. The first Hornet F 3 was PX 366 which flew at the Farnborough Air Show in June 1946. New units to convert to this mark were 33 Squadron, 45 Squadron (based at RAF Tengah, Singapore where, in early 1952, the unit converted to the Hornet from the unreliable Bristol Brigand) and 80 Squadron. Along with 64 Sqn these squadrons operated in Malaysia where they replaced Beaufighters and Spitfires operating against Communist guerrillas during the Malayan Emergency. Armed with rockets and/or 1,000 lb (454 kg) bombs Hornets, with their long range and good endurance, were able to spend up to two hours loitering over the target area. They also proved to be very reliable; 45 Sqn Hornets, based in Singapore achieved 4,500 operational sorties over five years. The last operational Hornet sortie was flown on 21 May 1955. On 23 July 1954, two Hornets from RAF Kai Tak in Hong Kong were the first to arrive on the scene of a shootdown of a Cathay Pacific Skymaster off the coast of Hainan Island. All Hornets were withdrawn from operational service by mid-1956 | |
Gladiator 
Manufacturer : Gloster Production Began : 1935 Retired : 1945 Number Built : 746 | Gladiator GLOSTER GLADIATOR: A continuation form the Gloster Gauntlet aircraft the Gloster Gladiator (SS37) becoming designated the F.7/30 was named Gladiator on the 1st July 1935. The first 70 Gladiators had Under wing machine guns (Vickers or Lewis) before the browning became standard The first aircraft arrived at Tangmere airfield on in February 1937 to no. 72 squadron. at the outbreak of world war two a total of 218 Gladiators had been received by the Royal air force with a total of 76 on active service. They served also in the Middle eats and in 1940 when Italy joined the war was nearly the only front line fighter in the middle east. Between 1939 and 1941. the Gloster Gladiator flew in many war zones. flying in France, Greece, Norway, Crete Egypt Malta and Aden. The Aircraft claimed nearly 250 air victories. It stayed in front line duties until 1942, then becoming fighter trainer, and other sundry roles. It continued in these roles until the end of world war two. The Naval equivalent the Sea Gladiator a short service in the Middle east and European waters. A Total of 746 aircraft were built of these 98 were Sea Gladiators.. Performance. speed: 250mph at 17,500 feet, 257 mph at 14,600 Range 430 miles. Armament: Two fixed .3-03 browning machine guns | |
Hart 
Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1930 Number Built : 1042 | Hart During the mid 1920’s The British Air Ministry recoignised the need for a light Bomber. The options were proposed the Avro Antelope, Fairey Fox and the Hawker Hart. Due to the low cost of maintenance for the hawker hart. It was chosen over the other two. The first prototype flew in June 1928 (J9052). Hawker Harts were first used in 1930 by No.33 Squadron at Eastchurch. Many of these aircraft were used overseas in India, the Middle East and South Africa, with some alterations being made to tropicalise the aircraft. With the Outcome being the Hart India. The Hawker Hart saw service during the Abyssinian Crisis in 1935/36 and served also in the North West Frontier of India. However, in Britain, most were being replaced by 1936, some still operating well into World War Two. Mainly in communication and Training roles until 1943 having been used by a total of 20 RAF and AAF Squadrons. A total of 1042 of this aircraft were built. The Hawker Hart saw service with many air forces. Including The Swedish Air Force who used it to great success as a dive bomber. (calling the Hart the B4), Egyptian Air Force, Royal Indian Air Force, Southern Rhodesian Air Force and Yugoslavian air force. | |
Horsley 
Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1927 Retired : 1938 Number Built : 128 | Horsley The Hawker Horsley was the last wooden aircraft to be constructed by Hawker. It was designed initially in 1923 but modified in 1925 to meet the need for torpedoes. In January 1927, No.11 Squadron were equipped with Horsleys and then No.100 Squadron. In 1928, No.33 and No.15 Squadron were also equipped with Horsleys. The first torpedo bomber versions were used by No.36 squadron from June 1928, being sent to Singapore shortly thereafter. No Horsleys were built after February 1934. The Horsleys remained in service in the day-bombing role until 1934, with 504 Squadron's Horsleys being replaced by Westland Wallaces in March 1934. No 36 Squadron at Singapore retained the Horsely in the Torpedo bomber role until July 1935.[16] The last Horsley, a Merlin-powered testbed flew its final flight at RAE Farborough on 7 March 1938. A total of 124 Horsleys were built, including six aircraft for the Hellenic Naval Air Service and the two Dantorps built for Denmark | |
Hurricane 
Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1936 Number Built : 14533 | Hurricane Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500, ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four 20mm cannon. All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in 1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600 for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533 Hurricanes were built. | |
Spitfire 
Manufacturer : Supermarine Production Began : 1936 Retired : 1948 Number Built : 20351 | Spitfire Royal Air Force fighter aircraft, maximum speed for mark I Supermarine Spitfire, 362mph up to The Seafire 47 with a top speed of 452mph. maximum ceiling for Mk I 34,000feet up to 44,500 for the mark XIV. Maximum range for MK I 575 miles . up to 1475 miles for the Seafire 47. Armament for the various Marks of Spitfire. for MK I, and II . eight fixed .303 browning Machine guns, for MKs V-IX and XVI two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 browning machine guns. and on later Marks, six to eight Rockets under the wings or a maximum bomb load of 1,000 lbs. Designed by R J Mitchell, The proto type Spitfire first flew on the 5th March 1936. and entered service with the Royal Air Force in August 1938, with 19 squadron based and RAF Duxford. by the outbreak of World war two, there were twelve squadrons with a total of 187 spitfires, with another 83 in store. Between 1939 and 1945, a large variety of modifications and developments produced a variety of MK,s from I to XVI. The mark II came into service in late 1940, and in March 1941, the Mk,V came into service. To counter the Improvements in fighters of the Luftwaffe especially the FW190, the MK,XII was introduced with its Griffin engine. The Fleet Air Arm used the Mk,I and II and were named Seafires. By the end of production in 1948 a total of 20,351 spitfires had been made and 2408 Seafires. The most produced variant was the Spitfire Mark V, with a total of 6479 spitfires produced. The Royal Air Force kept Spitfires in front line use until April 1954. | |
Tempest 
Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1943 Retired : 1949 Number Built : 1395 | Tempest The Hawker Tempest was a much improved development of the Typhoon and first flew in June 1943. and started service with the RAF in April 1944. mainly serving in the attack role in Europe against ground targets including the V1 Flying Bomb installations. It remained in service after the war until 1949 when it was eventually replaced by the Jet Aircraft. but continued for another 4 years in the Indian and Pakistan air forces. In total no less than 1395 Hawker Tempests were built. Speed: 426mph at 18,500 feet, Crew One. Range 800 miles. Armament: Four 20mm Hispano cannons mounted in the wings and a bomb payload of upto 2,000 lbs. | |
Typhoon 
Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1941 Number Built : 3330 | Typhoon Single engine fighter with a maximum speed of 412 mph at 19,000 feet and a ceiling of 35,200 feet. range 510 miles. The Typhoon was armed with twelve browning .303inch machine guns in the wings (MK1A) Four 20mm Hispano cannon in wings (MK!B) Two 1000ilb bombs or eight 3-inch rockets under wings. The first proto type flew in February 1940, but due to production problems the first production model flew in May 1941. with The Royal Air Force receiving their first aircraft in September 1941. Due to accidents due to engine problems (Sabre engine) The Hawker Typhoon started front line service in December 1941.The Hawker Typhoon started life in the role of interceptor around the cost of England but soon found its real role as a ground attack aircraft. especially with its 20mm cannon and rockets. This role was proved during the Normandy landings and the period after. The total number of Hawker typhoons built was 3,330. | |
Last edited : 19:00, December 31, 2016
Last editor : HMS
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