1932 to 1944 - HAWKER OSPREY - The Hawker Osprey was a naval version of the Hawker Hart light bomber, converted to act as a Fleet Spotter/ Reconnaissance aircraft. The fuselage had to be strengthened to allow for catapult launches from capital ships. The undercarriage was modified so that it could easily take either wheels or floats. The Osprey was also equipped with folding wings. Despite these changes, the Osprey was similar enough to the Hart for the same airframe to be used as the prototype for both aircraft. The Osprey entered service late in 1932. It was withdrawn from front line service in 1938, performing second line duties until 1940. The Osprey appeared in four variants. The Mk I and Mk II differed only in the type of floats used. The Mk III carried a dinghy. The Mk IV of 1935 used the improved Kestrel V, providing 640hp. 103 aircraft were built in all for the Fleet Air Arm while 2 were built for Portugal, one for Spain and 6 for Sweden. Seen here operating from HMS EAGLE.