Swordfish Units of WWII - Willis

"Swordfish Units of World War 2" by Matthew Willis is a richly illustrated history of the Fairey Swordfish torpedo-bomber, highlighting its vital roles and contributions to British naval victories during World War 2. The book explores the aircraft’s development in the 1930s, its versatility in torpedo attacks, reconnaissance, and gunnery spotting, and its continued service despite the arrival of more advanced planes. Key coverage includes the Swordfish’s involvement in operations like the 1940 raid on Taranto and the 1941 attacks on the German battleship Bismarck, as well as its work in anti-submarine warfare, Atlantic/Arctic convoy escort, and missions during D-Day and the war’s final European stages. It also examines the aircraft’s service with both the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Air Force, supported by archival photos, 22 newly commissioned colour profiles, and detailed captions showing camouflage patterns, markings, and design evolution. . ISBN: 9781472865106 Softback