Historic Aviation Quiz – The Hawker Hunter

While it is well known that respected test pilot Neville Duke was in the cockpit of what later became the Hunter on July 20, 1951, but from what airfield did the flight take place from?

How many examples of the Hunter (across all variants) were built in all?

True or False: As late as 2022 the Air Force of Zimbabwe was still using a small number of Hunters as frontline ground attack platforms?

In terms of export, the Hunter was a huge success for the UK – but of the 21 foreign nations to operate it, which was the first to receive the type?

How many production examples of the Hunter were produced?

True or False: The Hunter's streamlined pods designed to collect expended shell cases were nicknamed ‘Sabrinas’ after a buxom actress of the time?

On September 7, 1953, a Hunter Mk.3 in the hands of Neville Duke raised the world absolute air speed record by some 12mph – what speed did he manage?

The name Flt Lt Alan Pollock is synonymous with the Hawker Hunter world – but for what reason?

How many RAF units operated the Hunter?

On what date did the Hunter undertake its last flight in RAF service?