Tag: Aircraft
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Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk IB
Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk IB The Sea Hurricane Mk. IB was a standard Hawker Hurricane modified for carrier operations. These modifications included an A-frame type arrester hook, catapult spools and some strengthening to withstand carrier operations. Folding wings were considered, but the additional weight, design time required and delivery time delays that would be incurred Read more
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Grumman Avenger in British Service
Grumman Avenger in British Service Initially called the Tarpon when in British Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm service, the Grumman Avenger was renamed along with other US Navy aircraft to adopt US names for American built aircraft. The first 402 Grumman TBF-1s delivered were designated Tarpon GR.I (later changed to Avenger), 334 General Motors built Read more
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Blackburn Shark Torpedo Bomber
Blackburn Shark The Blackburn Shark was a British carrier borne torpedo bomber. First flying in August 1933, a total of 269 were built. From 1937 it was replaced by the Fairey Swordfish, although it continued to be used for second line duties. The Royal Canadian Air Force operated 26 Sharks until 1944 on shipping patrols Read more