The Fairey Barracuda

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HOW THE FAIREY BARRACUDA Targeted TIRPITZ IN OPERATION TUNGSTEN - • HOW THE FAIREY BARRACUDA Targeted TIR... • The Fairey Barracuda was a British carrier-borne torpedo and dive bomber that served primarily with the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm during World War II. As the first all-metal monoplane of its kind designed for the Royal Navy, it marked a significant evolution in naval aircraft technology. Powered initially by the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and later by the more powerful Rolls-Royce Griffon in the Mk V variant, the Barracuda was designed to perform a variety of roles, including anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare. It was armed with torpedoes, depth charges, and bombs, enabling it to undertake a wide range of operational missions. Despite early challenges with performance and handling, modifications throughout its service life improved its reliability and effectiveness. The Barracuda was notably involved in critical operations such as the attacks on the German battleship Tirpitz, showcasing its strategic value. Over 2,600 units were produced, testifying to its widespread use during the war • #FaireyBarracuda • #FleetAirArm • #WWIIAircraft • #CarrierBorneBomber • #RoyalNavyAviation • #TorpedoBomber • #RollsRoyceGriffon • #NavalAviationHistory • #OperationTungsten • #BarracudaBomber • #AntiShipWarfare • #AntiSubmarineWarfare • #BritishMilitaryAircraft • #AircraftOfWWII • #MonoplaneEvolution • #AllMetalAircraft • #TirpitzAttack • #HistoricAviation • #MilitaryAircraftDesign • #AviationHeritage

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