Fairey Firefly F. Mk. 1 to U. Mk. 9
Fairey Firefly F. Mk. 1 to U. Mk. 9 (Warpaint 28) By Geoffrey Bussy
Publisher: Warpaint Books 2000 | 64 Pages | ASIN: B002G33RS6 | PDF | 22 MB
Publisher: Warpaint Books 2000 | 64 Pages | ASIN: B002G33RS6 | PDF | 22 MB
The Fleet Air Arm concept of a two-seat aircraft combining reconnaissance and lighter roles was first developed during the mid-twenties when the Air Ministry issued a requirement for a carrier-borne fleet spotter with interceptor capability. During the thirties, the Hawker Osprey fulfilled both roles and was partially replaced by the Blackburn Skua in 1938 and the Fairey Fulmar in 1940. By then the reconnaissance role had become less important than the aircraft's tighter capability During March 1939, the Air Ministry issued Specification N.8/39 setting out requirements for a two-seat short-range fleet fighter to replace the (ilostcr Sea Gladiator, Blackburn Skua and Fairey Fulmar.