Fairey Swordfish: The Biplane That Changed Naval Warfare | Military Tech

Which big ships did the Swordfish sink? The Fairey Swordfish, despite its apparent obsolescence, achieved remarkable feats during World War II. In a daring night attack, Swordfish torpedo bombers sank or severely damaged three Italian battleships at Taranto, demonstrating the vulnerability of battleships to air attack. They also played a crucial role in the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck by damaging its steering gear. While outdated, the Swordfish proved surprisingly effective, sinkin