Sunday, 20 April 2025

THE FAIREY SWORDFISH

 

The Fairey Swordfish was a British

Carrier-borne biplane torpedo bomber

Nicknamed the ”Stringbag”,

Primarily serving with the Fleet Air Arm

But was also an RAF favourite

Despite dating from 1930

The remained in frontline service

Throughout the Second World War.

Distinguishing itself in the Battle of Taranto

And participating in the destruction

Of the German battleship Bismarck,

Swordfishes sank a higher tonnage

Oenemy shipping during the war

Than any other Allied aircraft

They remained in front line service

Right up until V-E Day in 1945

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