Hartebees Club Traditional Cache
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The cache is located outside the Hartebees club near the Air Force museum.
Permission has been obtained to place the cache. The Cache is available during the following times.
The Museum is open weekdays from 08h30 to 16h00 and on Saturday from 10h00 to 15h30. The Museum is closed on Sundays, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Enjoy a refreshing drink at the club where you will experience the rich aviation atmosphere. The club is open from 3.30pm to 8pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday’s From 3.30pm – 6pm and from 11am to 2pm on Saturdays.
HAWKER HARTBEES - Based on Hawker Audax, with modifications to meet South African requirements (to Specification 22/34) for a close-support aircraft. Four built by Hawker (first flight June 28, 1935) and 65 more by the Roberts Heights Depot of SAAF. Flown by Nos 11, 40 and 41 Sqns, SAAF (alongside Harts) from Kenyan bases in action against Italian forces in Abyssinia. Survivors used for training in South Africa and Southern Rhodesia for remainder of war. The Hawker Hartbees was powered by 608 hp R-R Kestrel VFP (full power).
Max speed, 176 mph (283 kmlh) at 6,000 ft (1,829 m). Gross weight, 4,787 Ib (2,171 kg). Span, 37ft 3 in (11.35 m). Length, 29ft 7 in (9.02m).
FTF Honours go to------ HeinG Well done
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