Hawker Hunter Aircraft Aeroplane Manuals Collection — Digital Download
The Hawker Hunter stands as one of Britain's most iconic swept-wing jet fighters — a transonic thoroughbred that served with the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and over twenty air forces worldwide. This comprehensive digital archive brings together 31 original technical publications covering every major variant from the F.1 through the FGA.9, T.7, T.8, GA.11, and export marks including the Swiss Air Force Mk.58/TMk.68 and the FGA Mk.80. Whether you are a restoration engineer, an aviation historian, or a serious warbird enthusiast, this collection delivers the primary source documentation you need.
Definitive Collection with Free Lifetime Updates
This is a living collection that we continuously expand and refine. As we acquire additional Hawker Hunter documentation, technical bulletins, or variant-specific materials, we update this collection and provide free lifetime updates to all purchasers. Your one-time purchase guarantees access to all future additions and improvements to this collection.
Historical Note
Designed by Sydney Camm and his team at Hawker Aircraft, the Hunter emerged from a 1946 Air Ministry requirement for a transonic day fighter to replace the Gloster Meteor. The prototype P.1067 first flew on 20 July 1951, powered by a Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet. Early production variants — the F.1 and F.2 — entered RAF service in 1954, but suffered from serious operational limitations: the 30mm ADEN cannon caused compressor surges on firing, and the aircraft had insufficient fuel endurance. These issues were systematically resolved through the F.4 and F.5 marks, culminating in the definitive F.6, powered by the Avon 203 delivering 10,000 lbf of thrust. The F.6 introduced a leading-edge notch to cure the pitch-up tendency encountered above Mach 0.84, and muzzle blast deflectors with fuel-dipping logic to allow gun firing at full throttle. Over 1,900 Hunters were built, serving with the RAF, Royal Navy (as the GA.11 and T.8), and export customers including Switzerland, India, Jordan, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Iraq. The two-seat T.7 and T.8 trainers extended the Hunter's service life well into the 1990s. Today, a small number of airworthy Hunters remain in private hands, operated by display teams and warbird collectors across Europe and the United States.
Manuals Included in This Collection
- Hawker Hunter F Mk.6 & 6A — Illustrated Parts Catalogue — AP 101B-1301-3A — June 1956
- Hawker Hunter Mk.6 & 6A — General and Technical Information Manual Vol.1 — AP 4347 Vol.1 — 1975
- Hawker Hunter Mk.6 & 6A — Maintenance Manual — AP 101B-1301-1B — 1975
- Hawker Hunter T. Mk 8 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347H-P.N. — 1962
- Hawker Hunter T. Mk 7 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347G-P.N. — 1967
- Hawker Hunter GA. Mk 11 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347L-P.N. — 1963
- Hawker Hunter F.R. Mk.10 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347K-P.N. — 1961
- Hawker Hunter F.(G.A.) Mk 9 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347J-P.N. — 1960
- Hawker Hunter F. Mk 6 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347F-P.N. — 1961
- Hawker Hunter F. Mk 6 — Armament Notes for Pilots — Hawker Aircraft Limited
- Hawker Hunter F.5 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347E-P.N. — 2nd Edition, June 1956
- Hawker Hunter F.4 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347D-P.N. — 3rd Edition, January 1958
- Hawker Hunter F.2 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347B-P.N. — 1st Edition
- Hawker Hunter F Mk 2 — Pilot's Notes (Second Edition)
- Hawker Hunter F.1 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347A-P.N. — 2nd Edition, December 1955
- Hawker Hunter Mk.58 / TMk.68 — Swiss Air Force Pilot's Handbook — Reglement 56.226d — 1982 — German Language
- Hawker Hunter FGA Mk.80 — General and Technical Information Manual Vol.1 Book 2 — H.S.P. 80
- Hawker Hunter FGA Mk.80 — General and Technical Information Manual Vol.1 Book 1 — H.S.P. 80
- Hawker Hunter T8 B & T8C — Schedule of Spare Parts
- Hawker Hunter F Mk.4 — Schedule of Spare Parts
- Hawker Hunter F Mk.6 & 6A — Aircraft Servicing Manual — AP 101B-1301/1301A-1B — September 1975
- Hawker Hunter F Mk.4, F Mk.6, F GA Mk.9, F.R. Mk.10, GA Mk.11 & P.R.11 — Aircraft Repair Manual — AP-101B-1301-1-6A — 1975
- Hawker Hunter T Mk.8C — Aircraft Servicing Manual — AP 101B-1306-1B — April 1974
- Hawker Hunter T. Mk. 66E — Schedule of Equipment — H.S.P. 66E Vol.3 Part 2
- Hawker Hunter F Mk.6 — Pilot's Notes (Alternative Edition)
- Hawker Hunter T Mk.7 and Mk 7A — Pilot's Notes — AP.101B-1302 & 3-15 — October 1962
- Hawker Hunter F.(G.A.) Mk.9 — Pilot's Notes (Alternative Edition)
- Hawker Hunter T Mk.7, T Mk.7A & T Mk.8 Variants — Aircraft Repair Manual — AP 101B-1302 to 1306 & 1311-6A — December 1981
- Hawker Hunter F Mk.2 — General and Technical Information Manual — A.P. 4347B Vol.I
- Hawker Hunter T Mk.8C & 8B — Pilot's Notes — AP 101B-1305 & 6-15 — 3rd Edition, April 1972
- Hawker Hunter T.7 — Pilot's Notes — A.P. 4347G-P.N. — 1st Edition, August 1958
This archive spans documentation from 1955 through 1982, covering the full production and service life of the Hunter family. Pilot's Notes for every major mark are included alongside maintenance, servicing, repair, parts, and general technical information manuals — providing a 360-degree technical picture of the aircraft.
Engineering Norms and Standards
Hunter documentation was produced under British Air Publication (AP) standards, the same rigorous framework governing all RAF aircraft technical publications. Key engineering references include: Avon 100 series (Mk.113/115/121) for F.1/F.4 variants; Avon 200 series (Mk.203/207, 10,000–10,150 lbf) for F.6/FGA.9; powered flying controls with variable aileron gear ratios for transonic handling; leading-edge notch modification (wing area increased from 340 to 349 sq ft) to cure pitch-up above Mach 0.84; muzzle blast deflectors and fuel-dipping logic for ADEN gun firing at full throttle; and vortex generators on the windscreen arch for high-speed stability. Performance benchmarks: Mach 0.94 (620 kts) at sea level, ceiling 50,000 ft, rate of climb 17,200 ft/min (F.6), combat radius ~385 nmi standard fuel.
Where to Find Additional Documentation
Official Support: BAE Systems Heritage (successor to Hawker Aircraft) holds original design records and can assist airworthy Hunter operators. The Hunter Flying Club and Hawker Hunter Aviation Ltd (UK) are the primary civil operators and maintenance authorities for airworthy examples.
Historical Archives: The RAF Museum Hendon, Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton, and the Royal Aeronautical Society library hold original flight trial reports, stability studies, and engineering bulletins. The Swiss Air Force Museum at Dübendorf holds records for the Mk.58/TMk.68 export variants.
Specialty Vendors: Aircraft Reports and specialist warbird overhaul shops hold additional STC documentation and modern upgrade records. Online Aviation Library continues to expand this collection as additional primary source materials are acquired.
Format and Delivery
All documents are delivered as high-resolution digital PDF files, organized by variant and document type. Instant download upon purchase. Compatible with all PDF readers on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Print-friendly formatting throughout. Files are delivered as compressed archives (RAR/ZIP) — you will need a free extraction tool such as WinRAR or 7-Zip (Windows) or The Unarchiver (Mac) to access the PDFs.
Disclaimer
These documents are provided for historical reference, research, and educational purposes only. Always consult the current Type Certificate holder and applicable airworthiness authorities for any maintenance or operational decisions. All trade names and document references remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright © Sicuro Publishing.