Corgi AA36311 Fairey Swordfish Mk.I V4448/B A Flight No.833 Squadron FAA HMS Biter Operation Torch November 1942

Corgi AA36311 Fairey Swordfish Mk.I V4448/B A Flight No.833 Squadron FAA HMS Biter Operation Torch November 1942

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: AA36311

Manufacturer Number: AA36311
Condition: New
Category: Models, Aircraft
Brand: Corgi
Range: Corgi September 2023
Era: World War 2
Construction: Diecast Model
Scale: 1:72
Type Of Aircraft: Fairey Swordfish

£58.49

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Swordfish aircraft used during 'Operation Torch' were assigned to provide anti-submarine patrols to protect the invasion force from enemy attack, with patrol operations commencing on 30th October whilst the task force was on approach to Gibraltar.

An extremely busy period then followed for Swordfish crews, however, not everything went to plan during this time, with HMS Biter losing three of its Swordfish to landing accidents in just a few days, whilst aircraft were attempting to recover onto the carrier in rough seas.

Indeed, two of these aircraft were so badly damaged that they were unceremoniously pushed over the side of the vessel into the angry seas which had caused their demise. On 7th November 1942, the Swordfish of both A and B flights of No 833 Squadron FAA put ashore at Gibraltar and commenced anti-submarine patrol operations from the island, as the work to finalise the huge assault groups began in earnest.

HMS Biter was assigned to the Central Naval Task Force aimed at Oran, and whilst her Swordfish continued to protect force vessels from U-boat attack, her complement of Sea Hurricanes would be required to provide fighter top cover for other fighter attack aircraft tasked with taking out Axis airfields following the commencement of operations.

Although enemy submarine activity posed a very real threat to the sizeable Allied assault force, the Swordfish screen helped deter any futile attacks by enemy units.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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39 High Street
Cheltenham
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GL50 1DX
England

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Corgi AA36311 Fairey Swordfish Mk.I V4448/B A Flight No.833 Squadron FAA HMS Biter Operation Torch November 1942

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