Following six months' training on Hawker Harts, Dahl was made an acting pilot officer.
He flew a Hawker Hart and sometimes, as a special treat, a Fury.
The squadron was equipped with Hawker Harts.
Finucane struggled with the more powerful Hawker Hart used for advanced training.
Although the fabric-covered metal frame of the Hawker Hart was lightweight, it was strong, as well.
It replaced its Wapitis with Hawker Harts in February 1932, operations continuing as before.
The competition culminated in the choice of the Hawker Hart in April 1929.
Large numbers of the type were fitted with a hydraulically powered turret in the rear, which had been tested on the Hawker Hart.
Learn the details about the clean-lined, speedy Hawker Hart.
The Hawker Harts could carry two 250 lb bombs.