Hawker Hector
The Hawker Hector was a British biplane army co-operation and liaison aircraft of the late 1930s; it served with the Royal Air Force and saw brief combat in the Battle of France in May 1940. Some Hectors were later sold to Ireland. It was named after the Trojan prince Hector.
| Hector | |
|---|---|
| Role | Army co-operation |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Aircraft |
| First flight | 14 February 1936 |
| Status | retired |
| Primary users | Royal Air Force Irish Air Corps |
| Number built | 179 (including 1 prototype) |
| Developed from | Hawker Hart |
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