Fairey Swordfish II (HS618)
Built by Blackburn in 1943
30/04/1943 - delivered
05/1943 - to Ferry Pool at Donibristle
05/1943 - to 834 NAS
04/08/1943 - badly damaged by Seafires during gale onboard HMS Hunter
1960 - downgraded to Class III as A2001 with engine number E3001 at RNEC Manadon
? - to FAAM
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Role - Torpedo Spotter Reconnaissance
Manufacturers - Fairey Aviation Co Ltd and Blackburn Aircraft Co Ltd
Power Plant - One Bristol Pegasus XXX 750hp
Wingspan - 45ft 6ins
Length - 36ft 4ins
Height - 12ft 10ins
Weight - 8,330lbs loaded
Max Speed - 139mph at 4,750ft
Duration - 350 nautical miles
Armament - One fixed, synchronised Browning gun forward, one Lewis or Vickers K gun aft. One 18in 1,610lb torpedo or one 1,500lb mine below the fuselage, or 1,500lb Bombs or eight 60lb rocket projectiles