THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR - This angle shows the advanced lines of the Blackburn Firebrand torpedo fighter. It will be seen that the cockpit is amidships with a long sweep of cowling ahead of the pilot. The Blackburn Firebrand IV, first single seater torpedo fighter ever built in Britain, during aircraft trials held on the Clyde on board the carrier HMS ILLUSTRIOUS. The Firebrand IV is powered by a Bristol Centaurus engine and is armed with four cannons Royal Navy, HMS Illustrious, aircraft carrier, (1939)

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