Hunting Percival Pembroke C1
Serial Number:
WV746
Period:
Post-WWII
Collection Ref: 1987/0277/A
Location: RAF Museum Cosford, Transport & Training
Entering service in 1953, the Pembroke took over from
the venerable Anson in the light transport and communications role. It
was developed from the Prince civil transport having a longer wing to
carry an increased all-up weight.
The prototype flew on 21 November 1952 and forty-five were produced for
the RAF, the last one being completed in February 1958. Rearward facing
seats for the passengers were fitted for safety in common with other RAF
transport aircraft.
As well as the standard transport variants, the Pembroke could also be
fitted with dual controls, as a pilot trainer, or could be converted to
a flying classroom for training navigators or air signallers.
Six photographic reconnaissance aircraft were produced and were used by
No.81 Squadron in Malaya. Others operated from Kuwait and Bahrain in the
communications role.
Pembrokes were modified to extend their fatigue life in 1970. No.60 Squadron
was still operating seven in 1987 but after a total of 35 years service
they were finally withdrawn in 1988.
