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SWORDFISH SPECIAL

History

W. A. Harrison

Military

Ian Allan Publishing

The primary torpedo bomber of the British Royal Navy during the first half of WW II. Fought during the Bismarck, Channel Dash &amp; Taranto actions, then served in the ASW role. Approximately 100 photos, numerous line dwgs, 10 color profiles, 3 cover paintings, 50 pgs.

Fairey Swordfish in Action

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Squadron/Signal Publications

Gloster Gladiator in action - Aircraft No. 187

The Fairey Firefly was a British WWII naval fighter that served in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. These more advanced naval aircraft superceded the older Fairey Fulmars. The Firefly remained in British Service well into the mid-1950s, while the book includes many of the Firefly variants: the F.1, F.1A, FR.1, NF.1, T.1, TT.1, NF.2, T.2, F.3, T.3, FR.4, TT.4, NF.4, FR.5, NF.5, AS.5, T.5, TT.5, AS.6, TT.6, AS/T.7, T.7D, U.7, T.8, U.8, and U.9. This book also looks at Firefly operations in the WWII Pacific Theater, as well as during the Malayan and Korean conflicts. Fireflies also served with several other British Colonial and Allied forces.

Fairey Firefly in action - Aircraft No. 200

This biplane with a legendary history and achievements second to none, had the affection of all who flew it, in peace or war. Known universally as the "Stringbag" it defied efforts to replace it with more modern equipment and served in front line squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm from 1936 to 1945. The secret of the Swordfish's success was its superb handling qualities which made it particularly suitable for aircraft carrier borne operations and for dealing with problems of torpedo or dive bombing attacks. In all, Swordfish were responsible for sinking more than 300,000 tons of German/Italian shipping and over 20 U-boats. Of all the Swordfish's battle honours, the one that stands out is the Battle of Taranto, in which Swordfish inflicted serious damage to the Italian fleet, and the operation to destory the German battleship Bismarck. The Swordfish was, of course, just an aircraft its legends, its achievements, were only as good as the skilled and gallant crews could make them.

Swordfish Special

Vanwell Publishing Ltd.

The Fairey Swordfish 'General Purpose Spotter Reconnaissance and Torpedo Aircraft' was introduced into service with the Royal Navy in July 1936, was obsolete by 1939 and went on to become one of the most famous of all World War II British aircraft. The story of this most unlikely hero, and the Albacore, the successor that it overshadowed and outlived, is told here in fascinating detail. Including first-hand account from aircraft crews and a wealth of archive photographs, this is a book that deserves a place on the bookshelf of all enthusiasts of naval aviation.

Fairey Swordfish and Albacore

The Crowood Press, UK

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