Developed from the Fairey IIIF and very similar to the Fairey Gordon, the Seal was a naval spotter and reconnaissance aircraft that could be operated from carriers and also as a floatplane, like the Swordfish which would replace it. This is probably a factory photo of K3481 when new. It was also photographed while serving with No 821 Sqn of the FAA in 1934. Apparently it was with a Royal Air Force training unit when it crashed at RAF Usworth in 1939. Postcard.