Swordfish: The ‘Old’ Plane That Help Sink Hitler’s Bismarck Battleship

Summary

KEY POINTS:

• Despite its limitations, the carrier-based aircraft amassed an impressive combat record.
• In May 1941, sixteen Swordfish helped pursue and attack the Bismarck—Germany’s ultra-modern battleship.
• The Swordfish also made the Fleet Air Army’s first U-boat kill of the Second World War.
• The last front-line squadron wasn’t disbanded until May, 1945, two weeks after the war in Europe ended.

References

• Media Check: 19FortyFive - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
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• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.