Vintage RAF Fairey - Spearfish Photograph, Original, Post WW2 1946, Royal Navy

Manufacturers black & white image, stamped to the back 'The Failey Aviation Co Ltd, 24th Aug 1946'

15.5cm x 21.5cm

The Fairey Spearfish was a British carrier-based, single-engined, torpedo bomber/dive bomber that was ordered from Fairey Aviation for the Fleet Air Arm during World War II. Designed during the war, the prototype did not fly until July 1945. Much larger than earlier naval bombers, it was designed for use aboard the large Malta-class aircraft carriers that were cancelled after the war and was itself cancelled thereafter. Seven prototypes were ordered, but only five were built, of which four actually flew. They were mostly used for experimental work until the last aircraft was scrapped in 1952.

Good condition for age, with some wear, marks and foxing.

Nautical box 12