Fairey Swordfish | Why pilots loved this "mistake" of an aircraft

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The Fairey Swordfish TBR is an unlikely hero of World War II. But those who flew it were more than eager to explain why. Representing the pinnacle of pre-war biplane technology, the "Stringbag" was so inherently sound, flexible, and reliable that it remained in operation throughout World War II. While its front-line torpedo strike days were limited, its ability to fly off short decks in appalling weather and at night proved difficult to replace in the anti-submarine role.
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