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Hawker High Speed Fury Fighter Plane
The Hawker Fury was a British Biplane Fighter aircraft used by the RAF in the1930s. The specific High Speed Fury pictured on this promotional card was an experimental prototype which was subsequently involved in an accident on landing during a test in 1933. The lower portion of the image shows an observer gunner in an unnamed bomber aircraft operating a mounted Lewis machine gun. Date: 1933
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Biplane Bombing Cartridge Fury Goggles Gunner Hawker Lewis Mount Mounted Observer Prototype Sight Speed Super Bomber
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This evocative image captures the spirit of the 1930s air war as the Hawker High Speed Fury fighter plane takes to the skies. The Hawker Fury was a groundbreaking British biplane fighter, designed and manufactured by the Hawker Aircraft Company for the Royal Air Force (RAF). This specific Fury, shown here, was an experimental prototype that unfortunately met with an accident during a test landing in 1933. In the foreground, an observer gunner from an unnamed RAF bomber aircraft readies himself for battle. With goggles shielding his eyes and a determined expression on his face, he operates a mounted Lewis machine gun. The Lewis gun, a versatile and effective weapon of the era, was a common sight in both fighter and bomber aircraft during this period. The gunner's cartridge belt and gun sight mount are clearly visible, underscoring the intensity and danger of aerial combat. The Hawker Fury, with its distinctive superstructure and sleek lines, was a superb performer in the air. Its high speed and maneuverability made it a formidable opponent for any enemy aircraft. Despite the tragic outcome of this particular prototype, the Hawker Fury went on to serve with distinction in the RAF's fighting and super bombing squadrons throughout the 1930s. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of a pivotal era in aviation history, where the roar of engines and the crackle of gunfire filled the skies.
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