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885 Sqn, FAA - HMS Formidable, 1943.

 

 


 

880 NAS - HMS Argus, Torch Operation, 1942.

 

 

 

Seafire made its debut during Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa. Nos.801 and 807 Squadrons on HMS Furious and No.885 on HMS Formidable during Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North Africa, from the decks of several escort and fleet carriers; unusually, Seafires flew with American star markings during the operation.

 

 

807 NAS - HMS Battler, September 1943.

 

 

? NAS, FAA - No additional information

 

 

 

 

834 NAS, FAA - HMS Battler, British East Indies Fleet, Indian Ocean, June 1944.

 

 

Supermarine Seafire Mk.IIc Specifications

Type: Shipborne Fighter
Crew: 1

Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 | 1490 hp | Pistons
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 9.12 m | Width: 11.23 m | Height: 3.02 m
Weight: 2160 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 3175 kg
Performances
Max. Speed: 620 km/h | Ceiling: 9750 m | Range: 1240 km
Armament

MG: 2 x 20 mm Guns & 4 x 7.7mm MG
Bombs: 1 x 230kg bomb (outside)

 

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