| Accession Number | 304459 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 4x6", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 4x6", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A FAIREY BARRACUDA MARK II DIVE AND TORPEDO BOMBER OF NO 821 SQUADRON, FLEET AIR ARM, MAKES A ...
Description
A FAIREY BARRACUDA MARK II DIVE AND TORPEDO BOMBER OF NO 821 SQUADRON, FLEET AIR ARM, MAKES A SPECTACULAR TAKE OFF FROM THE DECK OF THE ESCORT CARRIER HMS TRUMPETER WITH THE HELP OF ROCKET ASSISTED TAKE OFF GEAR. NOTE THE PROMINENT FAIREY-YOUNGMAN FLAP, WHICH DOUBLED AS A DIVE BRAKE, BELOW THE TRAILING EDGE. AN ASV RADAR AERIAL IS FITTED ABOVE THE STARBOARD WING. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)