I’d of Middle East HawkerHart/Audax

[Stig Jarlevik]

Great Andy

Thanks a lot!

Cheers
Stig

[AndreasB]

In November 1941 there were 19 Audax on strength in the Middle East, classified still, somewhat optimistically, as Army Cooperation.


https://rommelsriposte.com/2010/05/12/917/


All the best


Andreas

[Alex Smart]

106 was still (ORB-wise) being reported in July ‘42.

"SR6", "106", K3028.

K3028, the "K File" has only the following -
Deld to HAD 3.4.33; 600 Sqn 26.4.34; 12 Sqn 3.10.35; to Aden 10.10.35 with Sqn; AD Aboukir; to SR Air Unit 24.5.40; SOC 1.12.43.

[Stig Jarlevik]

Thanks Alex

So should July 1942 be considered the last known date?
Do we have a starting date as well?

Cheers
Stig

[BigWeeker]

According to the 162 ORB, on 4 February 1942 “One aircraft (Hart 106) collected from Heliopolis for squadron use”
Hth
Andy

[Stig Jarlevik]

Excellent Andy

Thanks a lot!!

Cheers
Stig

[BigWeeker]

Here goes Stig! So you don’t get too overloaded, I’ll do them month by month…

Flights by Hart “106” - based at that time at Shallufa:

Feb‘42:
4th. Arrival from Heliopolis, flown by W/C Rusher (162 Sqn CO)
10th. 4 flights - local and aerobatics.
11th. Local
12th. To Heliopolis and return.
15th. Local/aerobatics.
17th. Local/aerobatics.
19th. Air Test.
20th. To Ismailia, but returned with engine trouble.
22nd. Local/aerobatics.
24th. Air Test and local dual.
25th. Local/aerobatics.
27th. To Ismailia and return for calibration.

[BigWeeker]

March ‘42:
1st. To Ismailia and return - Army co-operation.
8th. Local/Air Test.
9th. Photography of Sun Posts at Suez, then
9th. Calibration work at Ismailia.
10th. Calibration work at Ismailia.

11th. Local.
15th. Air Test.
19th. Local, then
19th. To Ismailia and return for Calibration work.
20th. Local flying practice then,
20th. To Ismailia and return to Shallufa for Calibration work.
21st. To Ismailia for Calibration work, but aircraft recalled.
23rd. To Aboukir and return.
24th. To Suez for Army Co-operation and return then
24th. To Ismailia and return for Calibration work.
25th. Local flying (4 times) then,
25th. To Ismailia and return for Calibration work.

[Stig Jarlevik]

What can I say Andy?

Thanks!!
Cheers
Stig

[BigWeeker]

There is more… Would you/ The Board prefer that I sent all this as a PM to you direct??
Andy