Aerial Operations - World War II, Great Britain - Royal Navy & Marines, Great Britain - Royal Air Force, British Armed Forces - General & Miscellaneous, Naval Operations - World War II, 20th Century British History - World War II, Great Britain - World Wa
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Overview
The most unlikely star of the air defense of England against the Nazis was an obsolete biplane known as the "Stringbag"--a version of the Fairey Swordfish that earned legendary battle honors. Endearing to its pilots for its maneuverability and simplicity, the Stringbag finally gets a well-deserved chronicle. From its design origins and early peacetime service to its rush into war action, this torpedo-spotting reconnaissance aircraft soon became the standard carrier-borne torpedo bomber, and participated in such crucial operations as the Bismarck attack, Taranto, Norway, and the Channel Dash. Along with its battle record, fully illustrated specifications are given for all variants of the Swordfish, as well as names of all its squadrons, and a history of all individual aircraft.Book Details
Published
November 30, 2000
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Pages
228
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780304357116