The first British Fairy Swordfish was flown on February 22, 1934. The land version of the Swordfish were 2-3 seat carrier based torpedo-bombers with reconnaissance capabilities. These planes were also retrofitted with floats for seal landings. A top speed of 139mph was archived with one Bristol Pegasus radial piston-engine. The twin-wing Swordfish had a wingspan of 45 1/2 feet and carried various machine guns, torpedoes and bombs. The last of these planes was disabled on May 21, 1945.
Scale 1/100; Superb die-cast plane with stand; Historically accurate collectible model; in original box.
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