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How the Navy Learned to Fly: Stringbags (Part 1)
Season 1 · Episode 936

How the Navy Learned to Fly: Stringbags (Part 1)

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk · Goalhanger

December 9, 20251h 6m

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Show Notes

How did naval aviation develop out of The First World War? Why was the Fairey Swordfish so good? What is the nickname of a Fairey Swordfish?


Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 1 of this exploration of the Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bomber, and the brave crews of the Fleet Air Arm who achieved incredible victories in an 'obsolete' airframe.


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