Fairey Collection

Fairey Fulmar G-AIBE at white Waltham, where it was maintained by the Fairey Aviation Company as a company hack. G-AIBE was the first production Fulmar which was retained by the manufacturer

Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber; Second World War, 1941
Painting showing a Fleet Air Arm Fairey Swordfish torpedo-bomber-reconnaissance airplane flying over a British destroyer (bottom centre) and the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious (back right), 1941

Cabral and Coutinho fly from Portugal to Brazil
Gabo Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral - Portuguese aviators who flew from Lisbon, Portugal to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1922 in a Fairey IIIB Float plane- the first time this feat was achieved

WW2 poster, Fairey Aviation Company. Date: 1940s

Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane
Fairey Campania two-seat carrier-borne reconnaissance or coastal patroller seaplane, which entered production in early 1917. It was mounted on a wheeled trolley for takeoff from a ships flight deck

Fairey Barracuda II MD717
Fairey Barracuda II, MD717

The first Fairey Delta 2 WG774 in 1957 markings
The first Fairey Delta 2, WG774, in 1957 markings as a showcase to the British aircraft industry. Date: 1957

Hawker Hector with Napier Dagger III engine
A detail of a Hawker Hector focussing on the Napier Dagger III H-24 air-cooled piston Engine. Developing 805hp the Dagger was the next step for D

Fairey Flycatcher amphibians
Fleet Air Arm Fairey Flycatcher amphibians at a seaplane base in the far east. Date: circa 1925

825 Squadron on HMS Warrior aircraft carrier
Group photo of 825 Squadron, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, on board HMS Warrior (R31) aircraft carrier with a Fairey Firefly plane. Date: circa 1953

The prototype Fairey Gannet AEW3 XJ440
The prototype Fairey Gannet AEW3, XJ440

Fairey Rotodyne XE521 side view in flight
Fairey Rotodyne, XE521, side view in flight

WW2 poster, The Fairey Fulmer, the Navys fastest fighter. Date: 1940

The third prototype Fairey Gannet AS1, WE488

Swordfish torpedo-bombers on HMS Battler; Second World War
Photograph showing Fairey Swordfish torpedo-bombers on the flight deck of HMS Battler, a British escort carrier, 1943. Date: 1943

FAIREY FLYCATCHER
This is the main fighter used by the British Fleet Air Arm during the 1920s : depicted is the seaplane version, in which floats replace the undercarriage

Fairey Ultralight G-APJJ (msn F.9428), at White Waltham for the Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party on 22 June 1958. Date: 1958

Fairey Gannet AS.1 XA321
Royal Navy - Fairey Gannet AS.1 XA321 (msn F.9213), of 815 Naval Air Squadron, embarked on HMS Ark Royal, seen at an RaeS Garden Party in 1957. Date: 1957

Fairey Gannet AEW.3 XL150 Date: circa 1975

Fairey Gannet AS.4 UA+115
Marineflieger - Fairey Gannet AS.4 UA+115 (msn F.9372, ex XG830), at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show from 1-7 September 1958. (Marineflieger - German Navy Aviation) Date: 1958

Fairey Flycatcher replica G-BEYB - S1287
Fairey Flycatcher replica G-BEYB / S1287 (msn WA3) Date: circa 2000

Fairey Flycatcher replica G-BEYB - S1287
Fairey Flycatcher replica G-BEYB / S1287 (msn WA3) Date: circa 2000

RNHF - Fairey Swordfish II LS326 - 'L2'
Fairey Swordfish II LS326 / 'L2', of the RNHF - Royal Navy Historic Flight Date: circa 2000

Fairey Firefly AS Mk.5 WB271
Royal Navy Historic Flight - Fairey Firefly AS.5 WB271 - seen at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose (WB271 tragically crashed with two fatalities at a Duxford airshow on 12 July 2003) Date: circa 1995

Fairey Fireflash Air-Air-Missile being loaded on to a demonstration wing section by two Royal Air Force armourers at the SBAC Farnborough airshow on 3-9 September 1956. Date: 1956

GAF Jindivik Mk.2 A92-68
Royal Australian Air Force - Government Aircraft Factories Jindivik Mk.2 (Mk.102) A92-68 (msn 48), at the SBAC Farnborough Air-show, held from 1-7 September 1958

Fairey Firefly AS.5 VT462
Royal Navy - Fairey Firefly AS.5 VT462 (msn F.8346), fresh off the assembly line at White Waltham, before flying to Heston for painting

Fairey Battle Mk I R3950 / L-HA, at Duxford, in July 1989. Date: 1989

Fairey Flycatcher replica G-BEYB / S1287 (msn WA.3), at North Weald on 15 May 1988 Date: 1988

Fairey Gannet AEW.3 G-BMYP / XL502 (msn F.9461) at the Mildenhall Air Fete on 29 May 1988 Date: 1988

Fairey Firefly TT.1 G-ASTL / Z2033 (msn F.5607), at Duxford. Date: circa 1997

Fairey Swordfish II W5856
Royal Navy - Fairey Swordfish II W5856, of the Royal Navy Historic Flight. Date: circa 2000

Fairey Swordfish II W5856
Royal Navy - Fairey Swordfish II W5856, of the Royal Navy Historic Flight. Date: circa 2000

Fairey Swordfish II W5856
Royal Navy - Fairey Swordfish II W5856, of the Royal Navy Historic Flight, at RNAS Yeovilton. Date: circa 2000

Fairey Delta 2 7986M / WG777 (msn F.9422), at the RAF Museum Cosford. Date: circa 1989

Fairey Swordfish II LS326 / L2, of the Royal Navy Historic Flight. Date: circa 2010

Fairey Swordfish II W5856
Royal Navy - Fairey Swordfish II W5856, of the Royal Navy Historic Flight. Date: circa 2000

Handley Page HP. 80 Victor 1st prototype WB771
Handley Page HP.80 Victor 1st prototype WB771 lined up for take-of, at the SBAC 1953 Farnborough Air Show. Visible in the right background are the Short SB.5 WG768, Short Seamew AS.1 XA209

Fairey Firefly F Mk. I - G-ASTL
Fairey Firefly F Mk.I G-ASTL (msn F5607) ex Z2033 of the Skyfame museum with Supermarine Spitfire T.8 G-AIDN at Staverton Airport for a Skyfame Museum flying day. Date: 1966

Fairey Delta 2 and Peter Twiss Date: 1960s

The first Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ, at a RAeS Gar?
The first Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ, at a RAeS Garden Party (possibly at the Fairey Aviation Aerodrome, Great West Road, Hayes, Middlesex, on 10 May 1936)

Fairey Firefly U. 9 VT413
Royal Navy - Fairey Firefly U.9 VT413 (msn F.8313), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow 2-9 September 1957. Date: 1957

Upper Hangar in Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Indomitable
The Upper Hangar in the Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Indomitable. Date: 1943

Fairey Battle Mk. I L5343
Fairey Battle Mk.I L5343, at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, on 30 December 1991. Date: 1991

WW2 - Fairey Albacore
A photograph of a British WW2 Fairey Albacore biplane torpedo bomber, used here by the Fleet Air Arm as a spotter and reconnaissance aeroplane. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Fairey Battle Plane
A photograph of a British WW2 Fairey Battle aircraft in vertical bank. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Fairey Battles Swooping Down
A colourful illustration of some British WW2 Fairey Battle bomber planes swooping down to earth in formation. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Fairey Battle In Flight
A photograph of a British WW2 Fairey Battle light bomber plane in flight, pilot and crew visible. Date: circa 1940s

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Fairey, a name synonymous with aviation excellence and innovation, has left an indelible mark on the history of flight. From their iconic Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber that played a pivotal role in the Second World War to Cabral and Coutinho's daring transatlantic flight from Portugal to Brazil, Fairey's legacy is one of courage and ingenuity. The walls of history are adorned with striking WW2 posters showcasing the might Aviation Company. Their aircraft, like the Fairey Barracuda II MD717 and the Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane, were instrumental in shaping aerial warfare during this tumultuous time. Innovation continued to be at the forefront for Fairey as they introduced groundbreaking technologies such as the Hawker Hector with its powerful Napier Dagger III engine. This collaboration pushed boundaries and set new standards for performance. The valiant pilots of 825 Squadron took to the skies aboard HMS Warrior aircraft carrier, flying under the banner of Fairey. Their unwavering dedication ensured that freedom prevailed during those dark days. Another captivating piece from their repertoire was The Fairey Fulmer - a WW2 poster that captured hearts with its sleek design and promise of strength in battle. Continuing their quest for advancement, Fairey unveiled both The third prototype Fairey Gannet AS1 (WE488) and The prototype Fairey Gannet AEW3 XJ440. These marvels showcased cutting-edge technology that would shape future generations of aircraft. Not limited to conventional designs alone, even amphibians like the remarkable Fairey Flycatcher graced our skies courtesy of this pioneering company. Their ability to adapt and conquer all terrains truly set them apart. And who can forget witnessing the awe-inspiring sight of a side view in flight.