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Henley
Role Target tug
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Hawker Aircraft, Gloster Aircraft
First flight 10 March 1937
Introduction 1938
Retired 1945
Primary user Royal Air Force
Number built 202
Developed from Hawker Hurricane
Developed into Hawker Hotspur

The Hawker Henley was a British two-seat target tug derived from the Hawker Hurricane that was operated by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

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