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Fairey III
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Fairey III

Family of British reconnaissance biplanes

Overview

The Fairey Aviation Company Fairey III was a family of British reconnaissance biplanes that enjoyed a very long production and service history in both landplane and seaplane variants. First flying on 14 September 1917, examples were still in use during the Second World War.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelNapier Lion II

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

Photos

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