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The biography explores Sir Richard Fairey's significant contributions to aviation from the Edwardian era to the jet age, highlighting his role in designing iconic aircraft like the Swordfish and breaking the 1000mph barrier. As the founder of Fairey Aviation, he navigated the challenges of post-war Britain, overseeing the production of key military aircraft for the RAF and the Fleet Air Arm. His influence extended into political circles, earning him a knighthood and marking him as a pivotal figure in the British aviation industry during a transformative period.
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The Man Who Built the Swordfish, Adrian Smith
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Man Who Built the Swordfish
- Subtitle
- The Life of Sir Richard Fairey, 1887-1956
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Adrian Smith
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9781788313360
- Description
- The biography explores Sir Richard Fairey's significant contributions to aviation from the Edwardian era to the jet age, highlighting his role in designing iconic aircraft like the Swordfish and breaking the 1000mph barrier. As the founder of Fairey Aviation, he navigated the challenges of post-war Britain, overseeing the production of key military aircraft for the RAF and the Fleet Air Arm. His influence extended into political circles, earning him a knighthood and marking him as a pivotal figure in the British aviation industry during a transformative period.