Swordfish by Key Publishing
Affectionately nicknamed the 'Stringbag', the Fairey Swordfish was an aircraft that earned its stripes. It was the only torpedo-bomber Britain had in significant numbers at the start of World War Two, and it would prove so much more.Designed with one role in mind, the Swordfish evolved into one of the most versatile aircraft. Despite initial criticism, its slow speed became one of its greatest assets, especially in anti-submarine work. Between April 1940 and December 1944, Swordfish claimed 21 U-boats sunk.The attack on the Italian harbour at Taranto that crippled the Italian Navy displayed what the aircraft was capable of and that it was clearly not to be underestimated. The bravery of the aircrews was on show during the legendary attacks on the Bismarck and, again, on the ill-fated Channel Dash.With more than 100 images, this new book edition tells the story of an aircraft initially doubted when it entered service in 1936, respected by World War Two and considered a legend by the time peace was declared.-
Bristol Beaufighter
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British Aircraft of the Falklands War
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Avro Military 1910-63
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Lysander
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Republic F-105 Thunderchief
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British Ground-Attack Aircraft of the 1970s and 80s
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British Fighters of the 1970s and '80s
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British Bombers: The 1970s and '80s
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Sunderland
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Royal Navy and Army Helicopters of the 1970s and '80s
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Avro Vulcan B.Mk2
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Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
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Hawker Hunter
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Douglas DC-3
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F-111
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British Reconnaissance Aircraft of the 1970s and 80s
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The B-24 Liberator
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B-25 Mitchell
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German Starfighters
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Junkers Ju 88
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B-17G Flying Fortress
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Avro Vulcan: The Early Years 1947-64
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Curtiss 1907-47
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Avro Military 1910-63
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Wellington
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Lysander
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Supermarine 1913-63
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Junkers 1895 1969
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Canberra
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Halifax
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Sunderland
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De Havilland Military
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De Havilland Comet
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BAC One-Eleven
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Lockheed Constellation
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Fairey 1915-60
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Douglas DC-3
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Vickers 1911-77
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Harrier
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Boeing Stratocruiser and 707
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Allied Fighters of World War Two
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Bristol 1910-59
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Concorde
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781802824810 |
| ISBN 10 | 1802824812 |
| Title | Swordfish |
| Author | Key Publishing |
| Series | Historic Military Aircraft Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Key Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-08-02 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |