Tag: aeroplane
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Fairey Firefly in Canadian Service
The Fairey Firefly was operated in the post-World War II by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), serving from 1946 until its retirement in 1953. The Fairey Firefly was a British-designed, carrier-based aircraft developed during World War II to meet the Royal Navy’s need for a versatile reconnaissance and strike platform. Following the war, Canada sought Read more
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RAAF Static Display Sale
RAAF Static Display Sale Victoria Located near the entrance to RAAF Base East Sale, a public static aircraft display showcases historic RAAF training aircraft: The first two are jet powered trainers, with both in the colours of the RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team. The third, a Winjeel was an Australian designed and build piston-engined trainer of Read more
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PZL P.7a Polish Fighter Aircraft
The PZL P.7a was developed by the Polish aircraft manufacturer Państwowe Zakłady Lotnicze (PZL)with its first flight occurring in 1930. The aircraft was designed by Zygmunt Puławski, who created an innovative gull-wing configuration that became a distinctive feature of Polish fighter aircraft of this era. This high-wing design provided excellent pilot visibility and structural advantages. Read more