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1946
1946 - 1717.PDF
SEPTEMBER 5TH, 1946 Prototype of the Firefly Mk. I Trainer showing attractive layout. The instructor's view from the rear cockpit is excellent. even for landing. Firefly Trainer Dual'Pilot Version of Famous Fleet Fighter Developed for Advanced Training ^LTHOUGH there has been a steady and progressive £\ increase in the speeds of first-line operational aircraft, there has not been any comparable in- crease in the performance of training aircraft, and, as a result, the gap between the two categories has steadily widened. This gap is not only a function of speed, it is also considerably influenced by general all-round performance, handling qualities and modern "drill." To bridge the gap and to facilitate numerous aspects of squadron tactical training the Fairey Aviation Company have produced a new, trainer, version of LJS the Firefly Mk. I reconnaissance fighter. The proto- type of the new version has already undergone successful flight trials, both at Ringway and Heston. It offers the mears to assess the flying ability of newly joined pilots and to ease the transition difficulties of comparatively inexperienced pilots who are unaccustomed to powerful engines and flight speeds 200 miles per hour in excess of those of the types on which they have been trained. Inherent Characteristics Unchanged The Firefly Trainer is substantially the same aircraft as the famous Fleet fighter which saw combat ser- vice with the Royal Navy from Norway to Tokyo Bay—over which it was the first British aircraft to fly. As may be seen from the photograph, a second pilot's seat with controls has been LENGTH, 37ft 7in. SPAN, 44ft 6in. 1,740 h.p. ROLLS-ROYCE GRIFFON XII ENGINE
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