The venerable Fairy Swordfish was the Fleet Air Arm's premier
torpedo-bomber at the start of World War II. It may have been
archaic in appearance, but its courageous crews proved time and
time again that it was a potent fighting machine. 'Stringbags'
as they were affectionately known, served in several important
roles and theatres including Coastal Command, the Mediterranean
and flying from MAC-ships protecting North Atlantic and Arctic
convoys.
Signed by Swordfish pilot Stanley Brand. |