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Aircraft Photo of W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #844604

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	StrathallanMap
Region / Country:	Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:	Strathallan Collection
Photo Date:	April 1984
Photo by:	R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:	844604Submit Correction
View count:	22

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	StrathallanMap
Region / Country:	Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	April 1984
Photo by:	R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	StrathallanMap
Region / Country:	Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:	Strathallan Collection
Photo Date:	April 1984
Photo by:	R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:	844604Submit Correction
View count:	22

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	StrathallanMap
Region / Country:	Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	April 1984
Photo by:	R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact

Aircraft Photo of G-BMGC / W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #842684

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	4A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
Aircraft Name:	City of Leeds

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	31 May 2025
Photo by:	Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:	842684Submit Correction
View count:	117

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	31 May 2025
Photo by:	Mick BajcarContact

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	4A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
Aircraft Name:	City of Leeds

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	31 May 2025
Photo by:	Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:	842684Submit Correction
View count:	117

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	31 May 2025
Photo by:	Mick BajcarContact

Aircraft Photo of NS122 | Fairey Swordfish Mk2 | Canada - Navy | AirHistory.net #838736

Registration / Serial:	NS122
Military Code:	TH-M
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	NOT KNOWN
Operator Titles:	Canada - Navy

City / Airport:	Ottawa - Rockcliffe (CYRO / YRO)Map
Region / Country:	Ontario, Canada
Collection:	Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Photo Date:	17 July 2025
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:	838736Submit Correction
View count:	80

The exact identity of this Swordfish is unknown, but it was probably manufactured by Blackburn Aircraft Company Limited in Great Britain for the Royal Navy, and shipped to Canada. It was purchased in the early postwar years by farmer Ernest V. Simmons from Tillsonburg, Ontario, who bought a considerable amount of surplus war material, including around eight Fairey Swordfish. One of them was purchased by the Museum in 1965 and assigned a fictitious serial number corresponding to that of a Swordfish flown in Canada during the Second World War.

Registration / Serial:	NS122
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	NOT KNOWN
Operator Titles:	Canada - Navy
City / Airport:	Ottawa - Rockcliffe (CYRO / YRO)Map
Region / Country:	Ontario, Canada
Photo Date:	17 July 2025
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact

Registration / Serial:	NS122
Military Code:	TH-M
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	NOT KNOWN
Operator Titles:	Canada - Navy

City / Airport:	Ottawa - Rockcliffe (CYRO / YRO)Map
Region / Country:	Ontario, Canada
Collection:	Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Photo Date:	17 July 2025
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:	838736Submit Correction
View count:	80

The exact identity of this Swordfish is unknown, but it was probably manufactured by Blackburn Aircraft Company Limited in Great Britain for the Royal Navy, and shipped to Canada. It was purchased in the early postwar years by farmer Ernest V. Simmons from Tillsonburg, Ontario, who bought a considerable amount of surplus war material, including around eight Fairey Swordfish. One of them was purchased by the Museum in 1965 and assigned a fictitious serial number corresponding to that of a Swordfish flown in Canada during the Second World War.

Registration / Serial:	NS122
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	NOT KNOWN
Operator Titles:	Canada - Navy
City / Airport:	Ottawa - Rockcliffe (CYRO / YRO)Map
Region / Country:	Ontario, Canada
Photo Date:	17 July 2025
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact

Aircraft Photo of G-BMGC / W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #834043

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	BLACKPOOL AIRSHOW 2024
Photo Date:	10 August 2024
Photo by:	Graham PaceContact
Photo ID:	834043Submit Correction
View count:	81

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	10 August 2024
Photo by:	Graham PaceContact

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	BLACKPOOL AIRSHOW 2024
Photo Date:	10 August 2024
Photo by:	Graham PaceContact
Photo ID:	834043Submit Correction
View count:	81

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	10 August 2024
Photo by:	Graham PaceContact

Aircraft Photo of NF370 | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #797347

Registration / Serial:	NF370
Military Code:	NH-L
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
Licence-built by:	Blackburn
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force

City / Airport:	Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Collection:	Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:	5 April 2025
Photo by:	Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:	797347Submit Correction
View count:	133

Registration / Serial:	NF370
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
City / Airport:	Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	5 April 2025
Photo by:	Shaun ConnorContact

Registration / Serial:	NF370
Military Code:	NH-L
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
Licence-built by:	Blackburn
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force

City / Airport:	Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Collection:	Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:	5 April 2025
Photo by:	Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:	797347Submit Correction
View count:	133

Registration / Serial:	NF370
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
City / Airport:	Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	5 April 2025
Photo by:	Shaun ConnorContact

Aircraft Photo of LS326 | Fairey Swordfish Mk2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #781282

Registration / Serial:	LS326
Other Marks:	L2
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	North Weald (EGSX)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 May 1993
Photo by:	Javier RodríguezContact
Photo ID:	781282Submit Correction
View count:	92

Registration / Serial:	LS326
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	North Weald (EGSX)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 May 1993
Photo by:	Javier RodríguezContact

Registration / Serial:	LS326
Other Marks:	L2
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	North Weald (EGSX)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 May 1993
Photo by:	Javier RodríguezContact
Photo ID:	781282Submit Correction
View count:	92

Registration / Serial:	LS326
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	North Weald (EGSX)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 May 1993
Photo by:	Javier RodríguezContact

Aircraft Photo of NF370 | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #754178

Registration / Serial:	NF370
Military Code:	NH-L
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
Licence-built by:	Blackburn
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:	119 Sqn

City / Airport:	Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Collection:	Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:	13 July 2019
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:	754178Submit Correction
View count:	131

Registration / Serial:	NF370
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
City / Airport:	Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	13 July 2019
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact

Registration / Serial:	NF370
Military Code:	NH-L
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
Licence-built by:	Blackburn
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:	119 Sqn

City / Airport:	Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Collection:	Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:	13 July 2019
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:	754178Submit Correction
View count:	131

Registration / Serial:	NF370
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
City / Airport:	Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	13 July 2019
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact

Aircraft Photo of K4190 | Fairey Swordfish (T.S.R. II) | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #731395

Registration / Serial:	K4190
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish (T.S.R. II)
C/n (msn):	[ K4190 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force

City / Airport:	Martlesham Heath (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	June 1934 to October 1934
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	731395Submit Correction
View count:	258

The T.S.R. II was the prototype for the production model of the Swordfish. It had followed on from the T.S.R. I which in turn evolved from the S.9/30. The photo here shows it as it first flew with small bumps on the Townsend ring. A smooth Townsend ring was fitted in 1935. K4190 was kept busy because it was used for trials for both the landplane and seaplane versions. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

Registration / Serial:	K4190
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish (T.S.R. II)
C/n (msn):	[ K4190 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
City / Airport:	Martlesham Heath (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	June 1934 to October 1934
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive

Registration / Serial:	K4190
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish (T.S.R. II)
C/n (msn):	[ K4190 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force

City / Airport:	Martlesham Heath (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	June 1934 to October 1934
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	731395Submit Correction
View count:	258

The T.S.R. II was the prototype for the production model of the Swordfish. It had followed on from the T.S.R. I which in turn evolved from the S.9/30. The photo here shows it as it first flew with small bumps on the Townsend ring. A smooth Townsend ring was fitted in 1935. K4190 was kept busy because it was used for trials for both the landplane and seaplane versions. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

Registration / Serial:	K4190
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish (T.S.R. II)
C/n (msn):	[ K4190 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
City / Airport:	Martlesham Heath (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	June 1934 to October 1934
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive

Aircraft Photo of G-BMGC / W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #713640

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Farnborough International 2024
Photo Date:	26 July 2024
Photo by:	Matthew McGrathContact
Photo ID:	713640Submit Correction
View count:	235

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 July 2024
Photo by:	Matthew McGrathContact

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Farnborough International 2024
Photo Date:	26 July 2024
Photo by:	Matthew McGrathContact
Photo ID:	713640Submit Correction
View count:	235

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 July 2024
Photo by:	Matthew McGrathContact

Aircraft Photo of G-BMGC / W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #707218

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	13 July 2024
Photo by:	Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:	707218Submit Correction
View count:	306

Operating from Blackpool for participation in the Southport Air Show. Scheme modified in 2024 with Invasion Stripes for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day commemorations. Photographic evidence shows at least 816 and 819 Squadrons Swordfish wore Invasion Stripes.

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	13 July 2024
Photo by:	Shaun ConnorContact

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	13 July 2024
Photo by:	Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:	707218Submit Correction
View count:	306

Operating from Blackpool for participation in the Southport Air Show. Scheme modified in 2024 with Invasion Stripes for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day commemorations. Photographic evidence shows at least 816 and 819 Squadrons Swordfish wore Invasion Stripes.

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	13 July 2024
Photo by:	Shaun ConnorContact

Aircraft Photo of G-BMGC / W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #687148

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	4A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Shuttleworth Best of British Airshow 2024
Photo Date:	12 May 2024
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:	687148Submit Correction
View count:	371

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	12 May 2024
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	4A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Shuttleworth Best of British Airshow 2024
Photo Date:	12 May 2024
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:	687148Submit Correction
View count:	371

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	12 May 2024
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact

Aircraft Photo of NF389 | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #678986

Registration / Serial:	NF389
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):	[ NF389 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Lee-on-Solent Open Day 1983
Photo Date:	16 July 1983
Photo by:	Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:	678986Submit Correction
View count:	415

Built for the Royal Navy as NF389 in 1944. Undergoing restoration which was not completed. It was put into long term storage with the Royal Navy Historic Flight at Yeovilton. Ownership transferred to Navy Wings in 2019.

Registration / Serial:	NF389
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):	[ NF389 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 July 1983
Photo by:	Paul SeymourContact

Registration / Serial:	NF389
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):	[ NF389 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Lee-on-Solent Open Day 1983
Photo Date:	16 July 1983
Photo by:	Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:	678986Submit Correction
View count:	415

Built for the Royal Navy as NF389 in 1944. Undergoing restoration which was not completed. It was put into long term storage with the Royal Navy Historic Flight at Yeovilton. Ownership transferred to Navy Wings in 2019.

Registration / Serial:	NF389
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):	[ NF389 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 July 1983
Photo by:	Paul SeymourContact

Aircraft Photo of L7701 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #677165

Registration / Serial:	L7701
Military Code:	K
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	F.3435
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

Location:	In Flight
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	May 1939
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	677165Submit Correction
View count:	293

Carrying a practice torpedo. L7701 flew with the Torpedo Training Unit at Gosport, then with No 820 Sqn on HMS Ark Royal from August 1939. Photo from: Life

Registration / Serial:	L7701
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	F.3435
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
Location:	In Flight
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	May 1939
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive

Registration / Serial:	L7701
Military Code:	K
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	F.3435
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

Location:	In Flight
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	May 1939
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	677165Submit Correction
View count:	293

Carrying a practice torpedo. L7701 flew with the Torpedo Training Unit at Gosport, then with No 820 Sqn on HMS Ark Royal from August 1939. Photo from: Life

Registration / Serial:	L7701
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	F.3435
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
Location:	In Flight
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	May 1939
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive

Aircraft Photo of L2742 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #673679

Registration / Serial:	L2742
Military Code:	529
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	F.2684
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

Location:	In Flight
Country:	Gibraltar
Photo Date:	1938
Photo from:	Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:	673679Submit Correction
View count:	620

Swordfish on floats of No 701 Catapult Flight, based at Kalafrana Bay in Malta, flying over Gibraltar in 1938.

Registration / Serial:	L2742
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	F.2684
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
Location:	In Flight
Country:	Gibraltar
Photo Date:	1938
Photo from:	Peter de Jong CollectionContact

Registration / Serial:	L2742
Military Code:	529
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	F.2684
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

Location:	In Flight
Country:	Gibraltar
Photo Date:	1938
Photo from:	Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:	673679Submit Correction
View count:	620

Swordfish on floats of No 701 Catapult Flight, based at Kalafrana Bay in Malta, flying over Gibraltar in 1938.

Registration / Serial:	L2742
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	F.2684
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
Location:	In Flight
Country:	Gibraltar
Photo Date:	1938
Photo from:	Peter de Jong CollectionContact

Aircraft Photo of LS326 | Fairey Swordfish Mk2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #658167

Registration / Serial:	LS326
Military Code:	5A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Shuttleworth Naval Aviation Display 1974
Photo Date:	28 July 1974
Photo by:	Terry DannContact
Photo ID:	658167Submit Correction
View count:	257

Part of the FAA contribution to the Naval Aviation Display. Later flew in formation with Gladiator "L8032". Current in 2024.

Registration / Serial:	LS326
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	28 July 1974
Photo by:	Terry DannContact

Registration / Serial:	LS326
Military Code:	5A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Shuttleworth Naval Aviation Display 1974
Photo Date:	28 July 1974
Photo by:	Terry DannContact
Photo ID:	658167Submit Correction
View count:	257

Part of the FAA contribution to the Naval Aviation Display. Later flew in formation with Gladiator "L8032". Current in 2024.

Registration / Serial:	LS326
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):	[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	28 July 1974
Photo by:	Terry DannContact

Aircraft Photo of HS491 | Fairey Swordfish Mk4 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #627491

Registration / Serial:	HS491
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Ta Qali (LMMT) (closed)Map
Country:	Malta
Collection:	Malta Aviation Museum
Photo Date:	27 September 2023
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:	627491Submit Correction
View count:	166

Registration / Serial:	HS491
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Ta Qali (LMMT) (closed)Map
Country:	Malta
Photo Date:	27 September 2023
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact

Registration / Serial:	HS491
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Ta Qali (LMMT) (closed)Map
Country:	Malta
Collection:	Malta Aviation Museum
Photo Date:	27 September 2023
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:	627491Submit Correction
View count:	166

Registration / Serial:	HS491
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Ta Qali (LMMT) (closed)Map
Country:	Malta
Photo Date:	27 September 2023
Photo by:	WalAndPlContact

Aircraft Photo of W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #626146

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	A2A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Woodford Airshow 1993
Photo Date:	26 June 1993
Photo by:	Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:	626146Submit Correction
View count:	220

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 June 1993
Photo by:	Derek FergusonContact

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	A2A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Woodford Airshow 1993
Photo Date:	26 June 1993
Photo by:	Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:	626146Submit Correction
View count:	220

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 June 1993
Photo by:	Derek FergusonContact

Aircraft Photo of W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #625912

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	A2A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Woodford Airshow 1993
Photo Date:	26 June 1993
Photo by:	Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:	625912Submit Correction
View count:	282

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 June 1993
Photo by:	Derek FergusonContact

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	A2A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Woodford Airshow 1993
Photo Date:	26 June 1993
Photo by:	Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:	625912Submit Correction
View count:	282

Registration / Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 June 1993
Photo by:	Derek FergusonContact

Aircraft Photo of G-BMGC / W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #574091

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	4A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Shuttleworth Season Premiere Air Show 2023
Photo Date:	7 May 2023
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:	574091Submit Correction
View count:	516

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 May 2023
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	4A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Shuttleworth Season Premiere Air Show 2023
Photo Date:	7 May 2023
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:	574091Submit Correction
View count:	516

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 May 2023
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact

Aircraft Photo of G-BMGC / W5856 | Fairey Swordfish Mk1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #570590

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	4A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Shuttleworth Season Premiere Air Show 2023
Photo Date:	7 May 2023
Photo by:	Jerry Ridout
Photo ID:	570590Submit Correction
View count:	1471

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 May 2023
Photo by:	Jerry Ridout

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Military Code:	4A
Aircraft Original Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy

City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	Shuttleworth Season Premiere Air Show 2023
Photo Date:	7 May 2023
Photo by:	Jerry Ridout
Photo ID:	570590Submit Correction
View count:	1471

Registration / Serial:	G-BMGC
Alternate Serial:	W5856
Aircraft Version:	Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):	[ W5856 ]
Display Paint:	UK - Navy
City / Airport:	Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 May 2023
Photo by:	Jerry Ridout