by John Hopton

The first of four variants of the Hart day-bomber built as experimental/company demonstrator machines, airframe HH.1 was registered as G-ABMR on 28 May 1931. Over the years it saw many changes to the airframe, and tested a wide range of engines, then in later life was used as a racing aircraft. After considerable rebuilding work was carried out, it was placed on display as ‘J9941’ at the R.A.F. Museum at Hendon on 09 April 2003.

The 27 images included in this file were recorded on 03 June 2010 [nos. p3155-0305/-0324] and 12 June 2010 [nos. p3155-0325/-0334]. Note : a detailed history of this aircraft may be found at http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/collections/aircraft/aircraft_histories (above info from a text file provided by John Hopton with the images - Steve).

The late John Hopton.

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