The H.G. Hawker Hartbees (which is also widely described as the 'Hartebeeste' or 'Hartbeest') was based on the Hawker Audax army cooperation aircraft, with modifications to suit the South African Air Force.

The Hawker Hart is a British two-seater biplane light bomber aircraft that saw service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was designed during the 1920s by Sydney Camm and manufactured by Hawker Aircraft.

Flown by Nos 11, 40 and 41 Sqns, the Hartbess (alongside Harts) flew from Kenyan bases in action against Italian forces in Abyssinia in mid-1940, their most significant operation being an attack in strength carried out on 11 June 1940.

The Hawker Hartbees is a variant of the Hawker Audax and was an army-support aircraft. The first four aircraft for the SAAF were built in England and number 851 is one of 65 examples that were built under licence in Roberts Heights.

The Hartbees was another development of the Hart produced to a South African Air Force requirement for a two-seat general-purpose aircraft. Sixty-five were built under licence at the Aircraft and Artillery Depot at Roberts Heights, joining four Hawker-built aircraft.

The Hawker Hart was an outstanding design, which gave rise to many variants. Developments included the Hawker Demon, Hawker Audax, Hawker Osprey, Hawker Nimrod, Hawker Hind, Hawker Hardy, Hawker Hartbees, Hawker Hector and Hawker Fury biplane. These types are shown elsewhere on this website.

Mar 7, 2010 · The Hawker Hart was possibly the most adaptable aircraft designed during the period between the two great wars. Designer Sydney Camm hit on a formula which originated as a two-seat day bomber that was easily adapted to the single-seat fighter role as well as being used as a seaplane, reconnaissance aircraft and indeed a dive bomber.

4 days ago · HAWKER HARTBEES - Based on Hawker Audax, with modifications to meet South African requirements (to Specification 22/34) for a close-support aircraft. Four built by Hawker (first flight June 28, 1935) and 65 more by the Roberts Heights Depot of SAAF.

The Hart light bomber was introduced into squadron service in 1930, the first of the most successful family of British military biplanes in the 1930s. 960 Harts were built by Hawker and several subcontractors leading to the rapid growth and financial success of the company.

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