Aeroplane Monthly 1983-05
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R.Beamont - Test flying the Tempest (1)
JN729, the first production Tempest V, used for the main clearance of high speed diving with the spring-tab ailerons, and the coolant system, seen at Langley in late 1943.
The sole Tempest I, modified in 1943 with the experimental “clear view” windscreen and canopy. HM599 was first flown on February 24, 1943 and was the only Tempest I built.
The Sabre II-powered Tempest V, HM595, September 1942.
Hawker Tempest
The author with his 609 Sqn Typhoon, R7752, at Manston in 1942.
The author's Typhoon, R7752, photographed in October 1942. The photograph shows the further increases in the transparency areas of the series IB, which were still inadequate in combat.
The second Hawker Tornado, P5224, showing minimal increase in rear vision area. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Vulture this aircraft was first flown on December 5, 1940.
The Tornado was virtually a Typhoon powered by a Vulture, which required a double row of exhaust stubs on the nose.
The second Hawker Tornado, P5224, showing minimal increase in rear vision area. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Vulture this aircraft was first flown on December 5, 1940.