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

The Fairey Swordfish Mk1, registration G-BMGC, serial W5856, City of Leeds, is shown from underside view while banking in air-to-air flight over Sleapkosh, Shropshire 2024. This biplane torpedo bomber has fabric-covered metal airframe, fixed tailwheel landing gear, and Bristol Pegasus radial engine. Operated by the Royal Navy, it performs maritime patrol, anti-submarine, and torpedo bombing missions, demonstrating folding wings, open cockpit, and low-speed maneuverability for historical aviation displays.