Oxford Aviation Fairey Swordfish FAA/RN Historic Flight RNAS Yeovilton ODAC111

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Fairey Swordfish FAA/RN Historic Flight 1:72 Aircraft Oxford Diecast AC111\n\nThe Fairey Swordfish, often simply referred to as the \""Stringbag,\"" was a British biplane torpedo bomber used by the Royal Navy during World War II. It was one of the most iconic and versatile aircraft of its era, The biplane was designed and built by the Fairey Aviation Company in the 1930s and by the time World War II began it was considered outdated, as most other nations had transitioned to faster monoplane designs. However, the Swordfish's ruggedness, simplicity, and slow speed made it suitable for naval operations. Crew: Typically, a crew of three: pilot, observer/navigator, and rear gunner. Length: Approximately 39 feet (11.9 meters) Wingspan: Approximately 45 feet (13.7 meters) Maximum Speed: Approximately 138 mph (222 km/h) Range: Approximately 546 miles (879 km) Armament: Typically carried torpedoes, bombs, or depth charges. It also had a rear-facing machine gun for self-defense. The Swordfishg