Aircraft Photo of RK558 | Fairey Barracuda TF5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7785
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 7785
Photo Comment

Barracuda TF.V tactical strike aircraft newly completed by Faireys at Ringway. This late, and less common, version had the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. Later flown by 783 Squadron FAA from Lee-on-Solent. Withdrawn from service in August 1950.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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