The correct answer is the Hawker Audax. The Hawker Audax was developed as a trainer for all major aircraft in service with RAF. The Audax was primarily a observation/light bomber variant of the Hawker Hart for the Army co-operation role. The aircraft first flew in 1932 and a total of 761 “Audax” were built by the end of production in 1937. It had long exhaust pipes, a message pick-up hook, wheel brakes, and equipment for desert operations. The standard version resembled the Hart, but usually has exhaust pipes extending on both sides to mid-fuselage. It saw widespread use both in the UK and in the colonies. The RAF bought 624. During WW2 the Fleet Air Arm had only four in Audax, transferred from the RAF for Royal Navy service. All
four aircraft served with 780 squadron, a conversion course unit. The aircraft were numbered 50-53 from May 1941 until 1942 (eg K4395). The last of Fleet Air Arm aircraft was struck off in January 1945.
The correct answer was submitted by rdxpress, milairejunkie, bondoman, intruder38, skybolt2003, PontiacRich, and wayne baker. Question #4 will post shortly, and thanks to all who participate (and send me great extra info!)
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