The Swordfish was a torpedo bomber built by the Fairey Aviation Company and used by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy during World War II. It was outdated by 1939, but achieved some spectacular successes during the war, notably the destruction of the Regia Marina (the Italian Navy) in the Battle of Taranto and the famous crippling of the Bismarck.
It was operated primarily as a fleet attack aircraft, however, during its later years it was also used as an anti-submarine and training craft. Almost 2,400 Swordfish had been built, 692 by Fairey and 1,699 in Sherburn by the Blackburn Aircraft Company, The most numerous version was the Mark II, of which 1,080 were made.
- Model: Fuselage Length: 344mmm, Wing Span: 433.5mm
- Total Parts: 190pcs
- Metal Parts: n/a
- Photo Etched Parts: Bracing wire set
- Film Parts: 1pcs
- Resin Parts: n/a
- Total Sprues: 11pcs and three tyres
- Paint Schemes: Swordfish MK I (H/W5984) on 12 February 1942 / Swordfish MK I L7647:H, 820 squadron, HMS Ark Royal, 1941.
Please Note: The product comes un-assembled and unpainted. This will require glue/paint and tools for complete assembly. (Modelling equipment sold separately)