Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 6 |
| Total Still Active: | 6 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 1975 |
| Retirement: | current |
| Main Role: | Fighter-Bomber |
| Origin: | UK |
History
Six ex-RAF Hunter F.6 refurbished and delivered from 1975 under the designation FGA.70A. Used by ? Squadron in the ? role. The aircraft were initially serialled L-170 onwards, but reserialled in the early 1970s. Re-activated by Nov 2008.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-180 | WW598 | 8 Dec 1975 | to L-280 | |
| L-181 | S4/U/3334 | XF457 | 8 Dec 1975 | to L-281 |
| L-182 | WW594 | 8 Dec 1975 | to L-282 | |
| L-183 | S4/U/3306 | XF430 | 17 May 1977 | to L-283 |
| L-184 | 41H-688061 | XJ644 | 17 May 1977 | to L-284 |
| L-280 | L-180 | – | noted Nov 2008 | |
| L-281 | S4/U/3334 | L-181 | – | w/o ? Sept 1983, shot down over Shouf mountains |
| L-282 | L-182 | – | noted Nov 2008 | |
| L-283 | S4/U/3306 | L-183 | – | w/o 1978 |
| L-284 | 41H-688061 | L-184 | – | noted Nov 2008 |
| L-285 | 41H-688057 | XJ640 | 1 June 1977 | w/o 1989, shot down over Batrun |
More Information
References
- Hawker Hunter 1951-2007: In UK and Foreign Service by David J. Griffin
- World Air Forces Directory 2009/10 (Mach III)
Other Sources
To be added.
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