| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | P9730 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Barracuda |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Barracuda |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Barracuda II |
| C/n (msn): | F4641 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | January 1943 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 7635 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Barracuda production line at Fairey Aviation's Stockport, Cheshire, factory in early 1943. P9730 is front left and has its Merlin engine fitted. It will be roaded the six miles to Manchester (Ringway) Airport for final assembly and flight testing. Delivered in March 1943, it served with 810 Squadron Fleet Air Arm aboard HMS Illustrious. From Fairey's 60 years ago. This photo was added on 13 September 2017, and has since been viewed 497 times. |