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1935
1935 - 1344.PDF
8 FLIGHT. ADVERTISEMENTS. JUNE 6, 1935. RE-ARMAMENT IN THE R.A.F. From 8th May igjj The following Units of the R.A.F. have recently been re-armed as stated The Hawker Hardy (ROLLS-ROYCE KESTREL) has replaced the Wapiti in No. 30 (Bomber) Squadron, Mosul. The Short Singapore (four ROLLS-ROYCE KESTRELS) has re placed the Southampton in No. 205 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Singapore. The Hawker Hart (ROLLS-ROYCE KESTREL) has replaced the Wapiti in a Flight of No. 604 (County of Middlesex) (Fighter) Squadron, Hendon. The Hawker Osprey (ROLLS-ROYCE KESTREL)has replaced the Fairey IIIF in No. 447 Flight, Fleet Air Arm, Mediterranean. Re-armament as follows will begin or be completed during the next few months The Handley Page Heyford (two ROLLS-ROYCE KESTRELS) will replace the Virginia in No. 7 (Bomber) Squadron, Worthy Down. The Hawker Hart (ROLLS-ROYCE KESTREL) will replace the Osprey in No. 24 (Communications) Squadron, Hendon. The Hawker Demon (ROLLS-ROYCE KESTREL) will replace the Bulldog in No. 29 (Fighter) Squadron, North Weald, and the Hart and the Wapiti in No. 604 (Fighter) Squadron, Hendon. The Supermarine Scapa (two ROLLS-ROYCE KESTRELS) will replace the Southampton in No. 202 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Malta, and in No. 204 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Mount Batten. The Hawker Audax (ROLLS-ROYCE KESTREL) will replace the Atlas in No 208 (Army Co-operation) Squadron, Heliopolis, and No. 4 Flying Training School, Abu Sueir. The Hawker Osprey (ROLLS-ROYCE KESTREL) will replace the Fairey IIIF in No. 1 Coast Defence Training Flight, Gosport. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD 14 15 CONDUIT STREET LONDON Wi MAYFAIR 6201 Kindly mention "Flight" when corresponding with advertisers.
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