Willis, Mathew

Fleet Air Arm Legends: Fairey Swordfish

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ISBN 13:: 9781911658498
author:: Willis, Mathew
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Mortons Media Group
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 116
Dimensions:: 24.5 x 18.5 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Military Science,
Condition:: New
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£14.87

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The Fairey Swordfish: A Legendary Aircraft in Turbulent Times The Fairey Swordfish was an aircraft that embodied contradictions - a naval torpedo bomber nearing obsolescence at the start of World War II, yet capable of delivering mortal blows to enemy battleships. Naval aviation historian Matthew Willis explores how modern technology like radar kept the Swordfish effective, enabling it to strike significant targets such as the Italian fleet at Taranto and the Bismarck in the Atlantic. The story of the Swordfish's service across multiple theatres during WW2 is told here through never-before-published accounts from veteran aircrews. The aircraft played a vital role protecting convoys from U-boat menace, and its exploits are documented alongside 100+ historic photographs and unique images of the Royal Navy Historic Flight's preserved aircraft. This book provides a detailed account of the Swordfish's service history, shedding new light on this fascinating aircraft.

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