Fairey Swordfish Mk1, Reg. G-BMGC, Alternate Serial No. W5856, Military Code 4A, Display Paint: Royal Navy, Aircraft Name: City of Leeds, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, Sleapkosh, Shropshire 2024

The Fairey Swordfish Mk1, registration G-BMGC, serial W5856, named City of Leeds, is captured in close-up pilot view during air-to-air operations over Sleapkosh, Shropshire in 2024. This biplane torpedo bomber uses a fabric-covered metal frame, fixed tailwheel landing gear, and Bristol Pegasus radial engine. Deployed by the Royal Navy, it performs maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and torpedo bombing, featuring open cockpit, folding wings, and low-speed maneuverability for naval aviation missions.