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Two Swordfish Aircraft

Image credit: Fleet Air Arm Museum

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The Fairey Swordfish (the 'Stringbag') is an aircraft viewed with much affection and pride by members of the Fleet Air Arm. By normal standards, this torpedo-bomber was outdated by the outbreak of World War II, but remained in service throughout the war and featured in many of the Royal Navy's air actions. These included the attack on Taranto and the suicidal 'Channel Dash'. This painting shows a surviving Swordfish (LS326) which is currently operated by the Royal Naval Historic Flight.

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Ilchester

Title

Two Swordfish Aircraft

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 92 x W 61 cm

Accession number

1984/262/0001

Acquisition method

gift from R. Mills, 1984

Work type

Painting

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