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Hawker Hunter FGA9

Aircraft & Exhibits, OCT 1956-OCT 1985, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1990/0698/A

The Hunter was the first high-speed jet fighter with radar and fully-powered flying controls to go into widespread service with the Royal Air Force. It was one of the most successful of the British post-war jet fighters; over 1000 were purchased by the Royal Air Force. Entering service in July 1954 it became the Royal Air Force’s standard single-seat fighter, replacing Meteor, Sabre and Venom aircraft. From 1960 Lightnings began to supersede the Hunter in Fighter Command.

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Hawker-Siddeley Hunter T7A

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1958-2001, Cosford, Hangar Four, X002-9718

The T7A was a dual-control training version of the single-seat Hawker-Siddeley Hunter. The first prototype Hunter trainer flew in July 1955, and featured side-by-side seating for the student pilot and instructor.

Hawker-Siddeley Hunter T7A | X002-9718, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Junior Technician Michael John Davies, 11 February 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/001

Mike Davies remembers his RAF national service as a radar fitter. He describes his work on CPN-4 Ground-Controlled Approach radar at RAF Wattisham and gives his views on national service.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Martin Elis Bee, 13 November 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/006

Martin Bee served as a pilot in Hawker Hunter, Lightning and U-2 aircraft. He comments on various aspects of Lightning operations, and his roles as a flight and squadron commander.

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