Fairey Flycatcher of 401 Flight over HMS Eagle, 1930
Role
Fighter
Type of aircraft
National origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Fairey
First flight
28 November 1922
Introduction
1923
Retired
1934
Primary user
Fleet Air Arm
Produced
1923–1926
Number built
196
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