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Fairey Hendon
Fairey Hendon K1695.jpg
Fairey Hendon in flight.
Role Night-Bomber
National origin UK.
Manufacturer Fairey
First flight 1930
Introduction 1936
Status Retired in 1939
Primary user Royal Air Force.
Produced Out of production.
Number built 15 examples

The Fairey Hendon is the first British bomber built in metal. It was designed for night flight. It was used only by the RAF.

Variants

  • Hendon Mk-I, prototype, only one built.
  • Hendon Mk-II, serie variant, 14 built.

Images for kids

  • Fairey Hendon K1695

    The prototype K1695 with two Rolls-Royce Kestrel 600 HP engines.

  • Fairey Hendon 1934

    A Fairey Hendon of no. 38 Squadron

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