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Ep.163 - Fairey Swordfish with Matt Willis

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Few aircraft encompass as many contradictions as the Fairey Swordfish – the legendary ‘Stringbag’ naval torpedo bomber which was approaching antiquation at the start of the second world war yet struck mortal blows against some of the most powerful battleships in the Axis fleets.

We are joined by Naval Air Historian Matt Willis to discuss many of the lesser known aspects of the aircraft and its real impact on World War Two Fleet Air Arm operations.

Matt’s book is available through our bookstore:

https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11161/9781911658498

Recorded 11th January 2023

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  • Morton Books – Fleet Air Arm Legends: Fairey Swordfish https://www.mortonsbooks.co.uk/product/view/productCode/15066/book-8498-fleet-air-arm-legends-fairey-swordfish

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