Aircraft Photo of K9382 | Fairey Battle Gunnery Trainer | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #29856
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:K9382
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Battle
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Battle
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Gunnery Trainer
C/n (msn):F2970
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID: 29856
Photo Comment

This aircraft was completed at Ringway as a Battle I in November 1938 and served as a light bomber with 226 Squadron. Converted in 1940 to a gunnery trainer with a Blenheim turret and strengthening to the truncated cockpit. Shipped to Canada in late 1941, becoming 2109 with 9 B&GS. Photo obtained from Faireys many years ago.

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