This view of the first Firebrand I, DD804, clearly displays the wing-root radiator/oil cooler intakes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Blackburn Firebrand III DK372 under test by the A&AEE in March 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The unarmed Firebrand first prototype, DD804, while it was undergoing its first tests at the A&AEE in May 1942. Although the manufacturer seemed happy with its behaviour, the Service test pilots at Boscombe Down found it far from satisfactory. A seemingly endless succession of control modifications dogged the design for most of its life. While records state that the aircraft first went to the A&AEE in June 1942, the stamp on the reverse of these prints is dated May 2.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

After a crash following engine seizure, the second prototype, DD810, became the prototype TF Mk II NV636.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The unarmed Firebrand first prototype, DD804, while it was undergoing its first tests at the A&AEE in May 1942. Although the manufacturer seemed happy with its behaviour, the Service test pilots at Boscombe Down found it far from satisfactory. A seemingly endless succession of control modifications dogged the design for most of its life. While records state that the aircraft first went to the A&AEE in June 1942, the stamp on the reverse of these prints is dated May 2.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

DD810 in its alter ego as NV636, the prototype TF Mk II, on test with a torpedo with fairings around its carriers at the A&AEE in September 1943. Many control shortcomings were still evident and the aircraft was deemed unsatisfactory for Service use, which aroused the MAP's displeasure with the company.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The third prototype, DD815, seen here during deck-landing trials on HMS Illustrious in February 1943, shows how the type’s long nose inhibited the pilot’s view .

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942