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, City of Leeds, is captured in close-up pilot view during air-to-air operations over Sleapkosh, Shropshire in 2024. This British biplane torpedo bomber features a fabric-covered metal airframe, fixed tailwheel landing gear, and Bristol Pegasus radial engine. Used by the Royal Navy for maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and torpedo bombing, it demonstrates folding wings, open cockpit, and low-speed maneuverability for historical displays.