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2 unusual facts about Hawker Tempest


Bubble canopy

Although it never went into production the concept of the bubble canopy was utilised on other British aircraft, such as the Hawker Typhoon and Tempest.

Poonch Airport

While the construction activity was taking place, Royal Indian Air Force Spitfire and Tempest aircraft engaged the Pakistani raiders, to make sure they did not intervene in construction efforts.


No. 174 Squadron RAF

The Squadron disbanded in Germany on 8 April 1945 upon renumbering as No. 137 Squadron RAF, then reformed for two further brief periods and was equipped with Tempests in September 1945 before final disbandment at on 31 March 1946 at Faßberg, Germany.

No. 26 Squadron RAF

On the same day, No. 41 Squadron was renumbered as No. 26 Squadron at Wunstorf and it flew Spitfires and Hawker Tempests until April 1949 when it was re-equipped with De Havilland Vampires.

No. 80 Squadron RAF

After the operation, the squadron was equipped with Hawker Tempest aircraft and took up anti-V-1 flying bomb duties.


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