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Hawker Horsley Aviation art prints of
the Hawker Horsley. by aviation artist Michael Turner. 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.
Hawker Horsley by Michael
Turner From an original painting by Michael Turner 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. |
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