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FAIREY SWORDFISH 1934-45 (ALL MARKS) (OWNER'S WORKSHOP MANUAL)

by Jim Humberstone

Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st. 2014

Very good condition. An insight into the history, development, production and role of the Second World War biplane torpedo bomber. Large format. Green glazed pictorial boards. Colour & b/w photos. 156 pages including index.

Grubby mark to front cover produced by a label which has been removed. Else a lovely copy.

ISBN: 9780857333629
Stock no. 1829591

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Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • THE SWORDFISH STORY
  • Evolution of the design
  • Role of the Swordfish
  • First prototype
  • TSRII second prototype
  • Production stages
  • The Blackburn Swordfish
  • Swordfish totals
  • Swordfish in serivce
  • Other Swordfish users
  • SWORDFISH AT WAR
  • Introduction
  • Swordfish into action
  • Shore-based operations
  • Swordfish operations with the RAF
  • Convoy duties
  • Anti-submarine Swordfish
  • SWORDFISH ANATOMY
  • Introduction
  • Fuselage
  • Undercarriage
  • Empennage
  • Wings
  • Flying controls
  • Cockpits
  • THE BRISTOL PEGASUS ENGINE
  • Origins
  • Propeller
  • Cowling
  • Exhaust
  • Engine mounts
  • Engine
  • System
  • Electrics and ignition
  • RESTORING A SWORDFISH
  • Preparation stages
  • Testing of parts
  • Research and spares procurement
  • Wing repair
  • The engine
  • Instruments and rigging
  • Fabric covering
  • Final assembly
  • The propeller
  • Finale
  • Restoration 2009-14
  • THE ROYAL NAVY HISTORIC FLIGHT'S SWORDFISH
  • W5856
  • LS326
  • NF389
  • The Royal Navy Historic Flight and its displays
  • Flying and displaying the Fairey Swordfish
  • OPERATING THE SWORDFISH
  • Wartime experiences
  • Operating the Swordfish
  • Deck landing, the DCLO and batting
  • Summing up the Swordfish
  • THE ENGINEER'S VIEW
  • Maintenance and repair
  • The maintenance and servicing cycle
  • Wings
  • Fabric repairs
  • Wartime experiences of FAA groundcrew
  • APPENDICES
  • Swordfish survivors
  • Glossary of abbreviations
  • Index

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