Fairey Barracuda II aircraft in flight 25 November 1945. The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation. © Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum

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This striking photograph captures the moment of takeoff for a Fairey Barracuda II aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) on 25 November 1945. The Barracuda II, a twin-engine, all-metal torpedo bomber, was a postwar development of the successful Fairey Barracuda I, which had seen extensive action during World War II. The Barracuda II was designed to meet the RAF's requirements for a modern, versatile maritime strike aircraft capable of carrying a range of weapons, including torpedoes, bombs, and rockets. This particular aircraft, serial number WK165, was assigned to 825 Naval Air Squadron, part of the Fleet Air Arm, the aviation branch of the Royal Navy. The Barracuda II's sleek lines and powerful engines made it a formidable presence in the skies, and its advanced avionics and weapon systems allowed it to effectively carry out a range of maritime strike missions. Despite entering service late in the war, the Barracuda II saw limited action during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian National Revolution before being phased out of service in the late 1950s. This photograph, taken by renowned aviation photographer Charles E. Brown, offers a unique glimpse into the postwar era of the RAF and the Fleet Air Arm, as they adapted to new technologies and challenges in the aftermath of World War II. The Barracuda II, with its distinctive shape and impressive capabilities, remains an important chapter in the history of British military aviation.

Framed Prints of Fairey Barracuda II

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