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The Fairey Flycatcher was the archetypal between-the-wars Fleet Air Arm fighter. This idiosyncratic biplane was loved by crews and the public alike, despite its unlikely appearance and moderate performance. It was famed more for its aerobatic prowess and public demonstrations than glory on the field of battle. The Flycatcher was agile yet forgiving, tough, reliable, and fully aerobatic. Bedecked in a dazzling range of colourful markings, it was the perfect mount for the young naval pilots of the 1920s and 30s. The Flycatcher was never engaged in a war, though it played a significant role in 'colonial policing' of trouble spots in the British Empire and served the Royal Navy doing everything from tackling pirates off the Chinese coast to entertaining crowds at Schneider Trophy events with aerobatic displays. This book is the most comprehensive on the Flycatcher yet published. It features numerous photographs of the aircraft in service (several of which have never been published before), walkaround photographs of the replica built by John Fairey, illustrations from contemporary manuals, and colour artwork.Product Identifiers
PublisherMushroom Model Publications
ISBN-139788363678920
eBay Product ID (ePID)221163584
Product Key Features
Number of Pages120 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Fairey Flycatcher
Publication Year2016
SubjectGovernment
TypeTextbook
AuthorMatthew Willis
SeriesOrange Series
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height250 mm
Item Width176 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufacturePoland
Title_AuthorMatthew Willis
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- 28 Nov, 2019
Brilliant book on a neglected aircraft.
Great history of the little Fairey Flycatcher fighter. Lots of detail for modellers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
