Airframe Album No.19: The Fairey Barracuda (Book) - HobbySearch Hobby Magazine Store

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This item is written in English.

- The Fairey Barracuda is a carrier-based torpedo bomber manufactured by Fairey Aviation and operated by the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm, the prototype first flew in 1940.
- The monoplane has an all-metal fuselage and high wing configuration, hydraulic retractable main landing gear, Merlin engines for Mk.I/II/III and Griffon engines for Mk.V. was installed.
- A total of 2,607 Barracudas were produced for all types, gradually converted to TBF, but remained in service with the Royal Navy until the mid-1950s.
- This book is a wonderfully detailed reference book with data from drawings, actual flight manuals, parts catalogs, etc.
- Full of information on color profiles, camouflage, markings, etc.
- An example of a 1/72 scale Special Hobby Barracuda Mk.I by Livol Yekul is also posted.
- A must-have book for modelers and Fairy Barracuda enthusiasts.

- By: Richard A. Franks
- Text: English
- Soft cover, 128 pages
- Format: 21cmx29cm

Item Size/Weight : 29.6 x 21 x 0.5 cm / 431g