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Fairey Hendon
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Fairey Hendon

British heavy bomber

14Units built

Overview

The Fairey Hendon was a British monoplane, heavy bomber of the Royal Air Force, designed by Fairey Aviation, and first flown in 1930. The aircraft served in small numbers with one squadron of the RAF between 1936 and 1939. It was the first all-metal construction low-wing monoplane to enter service with the RAF.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelKestrel VI

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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