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| The Hawker Tempest, produced by Britain, was a progressive development of the Typhoon II fighter. By end of 1947 deliveries of some ex-RAF Tempest IIs were begun to RPAF, these being the first overseas deliveries of the type. |
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| The first fighters of the RPAF comprised some Tempest IIs which had been transferred from India after the partition, to equip Nos. 5 and 9 squadrons. These aircraft were soon used operationally against the dissident Faqir of Ipi's tribesmen. |
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| RPAF Hawker Tempest II cannons being loaded. Tempest II had a tactical radius of action of 420 miles at 400 mph, was armed with four 20mm cannon for air defence or ground attack. [Picture courtesy: Abbas Ali] |
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| Rockets being lifted for fitting under the wings of RPAF Hawker Tempest II fighter bomber. [Picture courtesy: Abbas Ali] |
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| RPAF Hawker Tempest II (serial# A130) armed with rockets. Tempest II could carry two 1,000-lb bombs or eight rockets. [Picture courtesy: Abbas Ali] |
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| RPAF Hawker Tempest II (serial# A130) loaded with rockets is flying towards its target for the Air Commanders Trophy competition. [Picture courtesy: Abbas Ali] |
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