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Unusual bomber ... The last to sustain an attack from Japanese interceptor in august 1945.

whyme, can you post a blanco version? I would like to do the ROCAF version.

Fiat CR32

Cute Fiats!

darthpanda wrote:whyme, can you post a blanco version?

Already done that: http://shipbucket.com/forums/viewtopic. ... 983#p52983

The mighty Fairey Spearfish, developed to meet Specification O.5/43. Problems with the Bristol Centaurus delayed the first flight until 5 July 1945. Five prototypes were built during 1945-47, the development of a turboprop anti-submarine aircraft (the Gannet) which itself grew out of a turboprop powered two-seat strike aircraft developed from O.21/44 which superseded the Spearfish curtailed the Spearfish. An order for 152 was cancelled.
I will be doing some what-if colour schemes over over on the Project Cancelled thread a little later.

Kilomuse,
Great Dominator! What an unexpected contribution.

The Short Sturgeon, developed to Specification S.11/43 the Short S.38 (later called S.A.1 Sturgeon) first flew on th June 1946 and three prototypes were built. It was the first twin-engined aircraft designed for the Fleet Air Arm (although the DH Sea Mosquito and Sea Hornet flew first). Asymmetric handling problems and the end of the war killed the programme. Operation from the current Illustrious and Colossus class carriers was impractical.
It was then adapted for the target tug role as the S.39, then S.A.2 TT.Mk.2 and 24 were built.
Later still the S.A.3 was developed for ASW roles with radar operators in the nose and a chin radar along with Mamba turboprops but the design was a failure.

Lovely Italian Biplanes; and the FAA types - fantastic! Great to see what is appearing here

Excellent Spearfish and Sturgeon Hood.

Wow Hood those are outstanding, I'd never even heard of those two. I love the purposeful look of those late war British designs.

Very nice work guys!