| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "P4139" |
| Alternate Serial: | HS618 / A2001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ HS618 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YeoviltonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDY IATA: YEO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 6 April 2022 |
| Photo by: | Kev Slade |
| Photo ID: | 452660 |
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Displayed as P4139, a Fairey Swordfish I of 813 Naval Air Squadron, this is really HS618 and has previously been displayed at various times as V6105 and W5984. HS618 was built under license by Blackburn and delivered to 834 Naval Air Squadron in May 1943 where it went on to serve on the Escort Carrier HMS 'Hunter' in the north Atlantic. During bad weather a Seafire broke loose in the hangar deck and struck HS618 and it was written off, although it continued to serve as an instructional airframe. This photo is copyright © Kev Slade, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 April 2022, and has since been viewed 207 times. |