A Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber. The biplane with a metal frame covered in fabric, was specifically for carrier use as it had folding wings. Used by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy during World War II it was effectionately known as the “Stringbag” by its crews, but it was already outdated when the war started. It was operated as a primary attack aircraft until 1942 when it was redeployed in an anti-submarine role.

A Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber. The biplane with a metal frame covered in fabric, was specifically for carrier use as it had folding wings. Used by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy during World War II it was effectionately known as the “Stringbag” by its crews, but it was already outdated when the war started. It was operated as a primary attack aircraft until 1942 when it was redeployed in an anti-submarine role. Stock Photo

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3075 x 2206 px | 26 x 18.7 cm | 10.3 x 7.4 inches | 300dpi

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24 September 2018

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Great Britain, UK

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