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Fairey Fairey IIIF

Страна Country: ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom

Год Year: 1926

Самолет-разведчик и самолет общего назначения с экипажем из 2-3 человек

Варианты Variants

Fairey - Fairey III - 1917 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom
Fairey - Fairey IIIF - 1926 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom
Fairey - Gordon / Seal - 1931 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom

Семейство Fairey III

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   Обозначение Fairey IIIE, вероятно, не присваивалось ни одной машине, хотя отдельные источники приписывают его цельнометаллическому самолету для радиотехнической разведки. Заключительной и самой многочисленной модификацией стал Fairey IIIF, составивший костяк авиапарка британских ВВС и авиации ВМС в период между двумя мировыми войнами. Планировавшийся как замена Fairey IIID, вариант Fairey IIIF был построен в соответствии со Спецификацией 19/24, которая определяла характеристики двухместного сухопутного многоцелевого самолета для ВВС и трехместного корректировщика огня/разведывательного самолета для авиации ВМС. Прототип поднялся в воздух в марте 1926 года и имел деревянные крылья и деревянно-металлический фюзеляж, но серийные машины отличались уже полностью металлическим фюзеляжем, а поздние варианты - вдобавок и металлическими крыльями. Fairey IIIF строился в четырех основных вариантах, но каждый из них имел несколько подвариантов. Вслед за двумя прототипами последовала предсерийная партия из 10 самолетов, британская морская авиация получила 352 самолета, из которых первые 50 включали самолеты предсерийного заказа и 40 самолетов Fairey IIIF Mk I с двигателями Napier Lion VA, а остальная партия включала 33 самолета Fairey IIIF Mk II и 269 самолетов Fairey IIIF Mk III различных модификаций, но все - с двигателями Lion XIA.
   Британские ВВС получили 243 самолета - все их варианты имели обозначение Fairey IIIF Mk IV. Первые поступившие в ВВС самолеты пришли из предсерийного заказа для ВМС, шесть самолетов были переданы в 1927 году в 47-ю эскадрилью в Хартуме (для замены самолетов Bristol Fighter). Первыми самолетами, построенными специально для ВВС, стали 43 машины моделей Mk IV и Mk IVCM, в январе 1928 года они были поставлены в 207-ю эскадрилью, дислоцированную в Истчёрче - для замены старых DH.9A.
   Самолеты Fairey IIIF выполнили ряд рекордных полетов, но постепенно им на смену пришел Fairey Gordon - оснащенный звездообразным двигателем вариант, изначально известный как Fairey IIIF Mk V. Авиация британских ВМС получила первый Fairey IIIF в 1928 году, он поступил в 440-й отряд (звено) на смену Fairey IIID. После этого 12 авиаотрядов заменили самолетами Fairey IIIF более старые Avro Bison, Blackburn Blackburd и Ripon. Самолеты состояли на вооружении авиаотрядов всех британских авианосцев того времени и дислоцировались на каждой авиабазе морской авиации, а в варианте поплавкового гидросамолета - находились на вооружении оснащенных катапультами линейных кораблей и крейсеров.
   Самолеты также приняли участие в различных экспериментах, одним из наиболее интересных стало переоборудование трех самолетов для автоматического управления или радиоуправления при использовании в качестве самолета-мишени для тренировки артиллерийских расчетов. Под обозначением Queen IIIF первые два самолета были запущены с катапульты британского авианосца "Вэлиант" в январе и апреле 1932 года, но оба потерпели аварию после 18 и 25 секунд полета, соответственно. А вот третий самолет успешно поднялся в воздух в сентябре 1932 года, а в январе 1933 года он был запущен в свой первый полет как мишень - также успешно. Самолет Queen IIIF выжил - флотские артиллеристы, потратив два часа и весь боезапас, так и не смогли сбить его. Однако в мае 1933 года британские моряки все же подтвердили свое высокое мастерство - после 20 минут стрельбы самолет-мишень был сбит на высоте 2440 м неподалеку от Мальты.
   Оснащенный поплавками Fairey IIIF с ноября 1932 года стали заменять на Hawker Osprey, перевооружение было закончено к 1935 году. Остальные Fairey IIIF с 1933 года стали заменяться на Fairey Seal - принятый на вооружение британских ВМС аналог самолета Gordon. Известны следующие экспортные поставки самолетов Fairey IIIF: три машины в Авиакорпус ирландской Армии, шесть - в Аргентину, две - в Новую Зеландию, десять - в Грецию и одну - в Чили. На самолетах Fairey IIIF устанавливались различные двигатели, в том числе - звездообразный Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar VI мощностью 460 л. с. (343 кВт) и двигатель с водяным охлаждением Lorraine 12Ed мощностью 450 л. с. (336 кВт), которым оснащались самолеты для Аргентины. На них позднее были установлены звездообразные двигатели Armstrong Siddeley Panther VI мощностью 550 л. с. (410 кВт). Другими двигателями, устанавливавшимися в экспериментальных целях, были Rolls-Royce Kestrel II мощностью 635 л. с. (474 кВт), Panther IIА мощностью 525 л. с. (391 кВт), Bristol Jupiter VIII мощностью 520 л.с. (388 кВт) и Napier Culverin аналогичной мощности, а также выпускавшийся по лицензии дизельный двигатель Junkers Jumo 205C.
   Несколько Fairey IIIF эксплуатировались в гражданской авиации, один из них - модель Mk IIIM - в 1934 году принимал участие в гонках на приз Мак-Робертсона на маршруте из Великобритании в Австралию. Самолет остался в Австралии, а в 1936 году был перерегистрирован в Новой Гвинее. В 1930 году два самолета Mk IIIM были проданы авиакомпании "Air Survey Co. Ltd", но в том же году один из них был потерян, а другой продолжал аэрофотосъемку до 1934 года.

ТАКТИКО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ

   Fairey IIIF Mk IIIM/B (гидросамолет)

   Тип: самолет-разведчик и самолет общего назначения с экипажем из 2-3 человек
   Силовая установка: один W-образный ПД Napier Lion XIA мощностью 570 л. с. (425 кВт)
   Летные характеристики: макс. скорость на высоте 3050 м - 209 км/ч; набор высоты 1525 м - за 6 мин 42 с; практический потолок 6095 м; продолжительность полета 4 часа
   Масса: пустого 1779 кг; максимальная взлетная 2858 кг
   Размеры: размах крыла 13,94 м; длина 10,82 м; высота 4,26 м; площадь крыльев 41,20 м2
   Вооружение: один стреляющий вперед 7,7-мм пулемет Vickers в передней части фюзеляжа и один наводимый 7,7-мм пулемет Lewis для обороны задней полусферы (в задней кабине), плюс до 263 кг вооружений на трех подкрыльевых узлах подвески - в основном две 113-кг бомбы, или две 104-кг бомбы, или четыре 51-кг бомбы, и в каждом варианте - плюс еще четыре 9,1-кг бомбы

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Flight, July 1928

THE FAIREY III F
Napier "Lion" or Bristol "Jupiter"

   ADAPTABLE to a great variety of requirements, the III F, designed and built by the Fairey Aviation Co., Ltd., is produced in two main types - as a two-seater general-purpose machine and as a three-seater Naval reconnaissance type for service with the Fleet Air Arm. The two types are almost identical in all respects save that of crew accommodation, and perform the same general functions, i.e., day bombing, offensive and defensive fighting, photography, reconnaissance, gunnery spotting, &c. The three-seater carries, in addition to pilot and gunner or observer, a wireless operator who is seated between the two other occupants, in a position where he is in the closest communication with either.
   By way of further extending the utility of these two types the undercarriage of the III F can be either a wheel or a float type, the fuselage structure, &c, being designed to resist the loads peculiar to the twin-float type of undercarriage. Both types are now also available in two forms of construction: mixed wood and metal, or all-metal. The following notes deal with the all-metal version, and more particularly with the general purpose two-seater type, which is the one illustrated in the photograph.
   As the III F is equipped for general-purpose work, there is not the space here to refer to more than a small proportion of the equipment. The pilot's cockpit has all the usual number of instruments, &c, and a synchronised gun on the port side. The seat can be raised and lowered, and is deep enough to accommodate the seat type parachute if desired. Dividing the rear cockpit from the front is a metal bulkhead, in the lower portion of which, on the port side, are mounted airspeed indicator, altimeter and watch, so that they can be read easily by the gunner when he is lying prone for bombing, &c. The bomb sight is arranged to be mounted on the side of the trap-door opening. Below the trap door is a sliding panel in the fairing, so that no break in the fuselage lines is caused when the trap door is not in use.
   In the two-seater a camera of the automatic hand-operated type is fitted, in addition to the radio equipment. If the latter is of the modified type, as supplied to the British Air Ministry, it is possible to use the camera without withdrawing the radio installation. Tapping keys are provided in both cockpits. The wireless generator is mounted on a swinging arm, so that it can be swung inboard when not in use.
   The rear-gun mounting may be either of the Scarff-ring pattern or the new Fairey type, which has been specially designed to meet the requirements of a fast machine. Various bomb loads can be taken as standard equipment. For example, a total of 2 bombs of 230 lbs. (104-5 kg.) each or two of 250 lbs. (113-5 kg.) each, and four sighter bombs can be carried, or four bombs of 112 lbs. (51 kg.) each and four sighter bombs. Or two racks of 4 by 20 lb. bombs alone can be used. All bombs are carried under the main plane.
   Fuselage. - Of all-metal construction, with a stiff tubular central cellule forming the structure to which are attached the welded-tube engine mounting in front and the rear portion of the fuselage at the back. Covering is of fabric at the back, and aluminium panels in front.
   Wings. - Spars of drawn corrugated steel tube, of the section known as "double eight," with pressed ribs clipped to it. Covering of fabric.
   Engine installation. - The standard III F machine is equipped with Napier "Lion," but if an air-cooled power plant is desired, the machine can be fitted with the "Jupiter VIII" geared engine. The petrol system is arranged so that the pump delivers through the hand pump, so that in case of failure no time is lost in changing over.
   Undercarriage. - The land type has a Vee undercarriage with oleo shock-absorbing legs, while the seaplane type has a twin-float undercarriage with Duralumin floats.

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Flight, June 1929

BRITISH AIRCRAFT AT OLYMPIA

THE FAIREY AVIATION CO., LTD.

   ONE of the most imposing individual exhibits at Olympia will be found on the Fairey stand, where no less than eight complete aircraft will be exhibited, in addition to smaller items such as airscrews, etc. These eight machines will be :-
   One Fairey III F, Napier "Lion XI," to be shown in skeleton.
   One III F 3-seater ("Lion XI") Fleet Air Arm Seaplane.
   One III F 2-seater (" Jaguar VI") General Purpose landplane.
   One "Fox" 2-seater (Rolls-Royce F) high-performance light day bomber.
   One Long-Distance Monoplane (Napier "Lion").
   One "Firefly II" (Rolls-Royce F) single-seater interception fighter.
   One single-seater fighter Ship 'plane with alternative land undercarriage (Rolls-Royce F).
   One Fairey two-seater Fleet fighter reconnaissance seaplane (Rolls-Royce F).

   The Fairey III F to be shown in skeleton will afford a very excellent opportunity for visitors to Olympia to inspect in detail the Fairey forms of all-metal construction. This was in fact, the machine from which we obtained most of the sketches which illustrate this article, and as the III F is largely typical of other Fairey machines shown, with certain detail variations, it will also be used here as a basis for a brief description of Fairey metal construction in general, bearing in mind the fact that the construction to be described is only broadly similar in some of the other types and not absolutely identical.
   Mr. C. R. Fairey was one of the first British constructors to adopt welded steel tube fuselage construction, and as a result of very extensive experiments on a very large number of joints, he became convinced of the mechanical soundness of welding if properly carried out. Gradually a system has been evolved at Hayes which has been found not only rapid and cheap in production, but also to stand up well to its work under actual service conditions. It should be realised that at the present time there is probably something like 200 Fairey III F machines in service in various parts of the world, and if the special Fairey form of welded construction had been at all likely to develop any fault, it stands to reason that this would have been discovered long ago. Consequently one may justifiably assume the Fairey form of welded steel tube fuselage construction to be thoroughly reliable.
   In this connection it should be pointed out that Fairey does not, like Fokker for example, employ welded construction throughout. For instance, the front portion of the fuselage has longerons and struts with end fittings in the form of plugs pinned into the tubes, the plugs being formed with either plain eye bolt ends or with fork ends. These end fittings in turn are bolted to steel "spools," which also carry the anchorages for any bracing wires, etc. It may be recalled that even in the days before all-metal construction the Fairey Aviation Co. made use of these "spools" at certain points such as where lower wings, top centre-section struts and undercarriage struts were attached. The "spools" have been retained after the rest of the structure became all-metal.
   Forward of the backbone or central cellule formed by the bolted tubes is attached the engine bearer, itself a welded steel tube structure. The joints between the engine bearer and fuselage proper are made on "spools." Aft of the central cellule, also joined by "spools," the fuselage structure makes use of the Fairey form of welded construction. The longerons in this portion run through from rear spool to sternpost. The struts in the sides and those in top and bottom bays, instead of being individually attached, as is more usually done, are made up into the form of a panel or frame, the strut ends being welded to plates which, when in place on the machine, rather more than half surround the longerons, to which the plates are riveted, thereby locating the panel on the longerons. It will be seen that with the Fairey form of welded construction, the longerons themselves are not affected at all by the welding process, and this may have something to do with the good results obtained.
   The Fairey all-metal wing construction differs slightly according to the type of machine, but in the case of the III F's of all types, and some of the other types, the main wing spars are steel tubes which were originally of circular section and fairly large diameter, but have been formed into a section known as the "double eight." Up to a certain size of machine this form of spar has been found to be very good, and it is certainly simple to use, the attachment of fittings being a very easy matter. The wing ribs are of duralumin and consist of pressed webs which have lightening holes in them, and also vertical flutings formed on them for stiffness. Finally it should be pointed out that all steel parts are protected against corrosion by cadmium plating, and all duralumin parts anodically treated.
   These brief notes must suffice as an indication of the broad general principles of Fairey all-metal construction, and the individual aircraft to be exhibited at Olympia can now be dealt with in what detail may be permissible in the case of each machine. Air Ministry restrictions will prevent a very full discussion of the features of several of the types, as they are still released for "Part Publication" only.
   As the III F is the type by which the name Fairey has become known throughout the world, this will be dealt with first. It is probably a well-known fact that the Fairey III F is one of the most "versatile" types of aircraft ever produced in this or any other country. Apart from the fact that this type of machine can be supplied either as a two-seater, General Purpose landplane, as a Fleet Air Arm three-seater, as a Naval Reconnaissance machine, and as a landplane or seaplane in these various classes, the range is further extended by the fact that a great variety of engines, British and foreign, can be fitted according to the requirements of customers, water-cooled and air-cooled engines being installed as desired.
   The Fleet Air Arm three-seater III F to be exhibited at Olympia will be fitted with a Napier "Lion XI" engine, and will be shown as a seaplane, with standard float undercarriage which consists of tubular steel struts carrying two Duralumin floats. The rear legs of the float chassis are telescopic and incorporate shock absorbing equipment. The floats themselves are large (each of about 190 cub. ft. volume), and carry water rudders on their sterns, operated by the rudder pedals of the air rudder controls. Provision is made in the design of the floats for attachment of beaching wheels, which can be quickly attached and again detached.
   As already mentioned, the III F is produced both as a two-seater and as a three-seater. The seaplane exhibited has the three-seater arrangement, which differs from that of the two-seater mainly in the formation and dimensions of the deck fairings in the immediate vicinity of the rear cockpit.
   The Fairey III F is characterised by a long slender fuselage of good streamline form, and by a two-bay biplane cellule in which the upper and lower wings are not staggered in relation to each other. The pilot's cockpit is situated just aft of the rear spar of the top plane, from which position he has a good view in nearly all directions. The seat is deep enough to take a seat type of parachute, and is so arranged that it can be raised and lowered easily during flight. The controls incorporate cam quadrants arranged to produce variable gearing between the pilot's controls and the control surfaces. This is achieved by means of cam quadrants in such a way that as the control surface angle increases so an increasingly greater movement is made with the pilot's controls. This arrangement considerably lessens fatigue to the pilot, especially, of course, on nights of long duration. A very full equipment of instruments is provided, as well as guns, ammunition and variable camber gear.
   In the Fleet Air Ann type of III F the rear gunner occupies the third seat, while between him and the pilot, but in the same cockpit as the gunner, is the seat for the wireless operator. Between the two cockpits is a metal partition, in the lower portion of which are mounted an airspeed indicator, altimeter and watch, an arrangement which allows an easy reading to be taken by the occupants of the rear cockpit when lying in a prone position for the purpose of sighting for bomb dropping. In the floor is a trap door below which, in the fuselage bottom fairing, there is a sliding panel which is kept closed when the trap door is closed, thus avoiding the break in the airflow that might occur even when the trap door was closed. The bomb sight for prone bombing is arranged to be mounted on the trap door frame.
   A full-size survey type of camera is mounted centrally towards the rear of the cockpit, a movable trap door being provided in the floor. All types of Fairey III F aircraft are bonded for radio, and every provision is made for the installation of the necessary apparatus. Tapping keys are provided in the pilot's as well as in the rear cockpit. The radio generator is attached to a swinging arm mounted on the starboard side of the cockpit, and is operated by means of a non-reversible worm gear which swings the generator from its stowage position within the cockpit to its outboard position in the air stream.
   The armament consists of two machine guns and a quantity of bombs. The forward gun, operated by the pilot, is of the belt-fed type, while the rear gun, in charge of the gunner, is of the drum-fed type. The front gun is mounted on the port side of the cockpit, and fires through a blast-channel let into the fuselage fairing and engine cowling. The gun sights, which may be of the ring and bead type, or of the "Aldis" type, are mounted on the upper deck fairing of the fuselage immediately in front of the pilot's line of vision. An ammunition box holding 600 rounds is mounted in front of the pilot, and is quickly detachable for refilling.
   The rear gun mounting may be either of the Scarff ring pattern, or the new Fairey-type gun mounting which has been specially designed to meet the requirements arising from the increased performance and manoeuvrability of modern aircraft. Pegs are provided within the rear cockpit for five double drums of ammunition for the rear gun. The new Fairey gun mounting is remarkable on account of the great area of fire which it enables to be covered, and, in addition it is some 15 lbs. lighter than the ring type. Moreover, when not in use the gun stows into a recess in the deck fairing without having to be removed from the mounting; thus the gun, although out of the way and offering no extra resistance, is ready for action at a moment's notice.
   As regards the bomb part of the armament, the Fairey III F is arranged to take various bomb loads as standard equipment. As an example it may be mentioned that a total of two 230-lb. or 250-lb. bombs and four sighter bombs may be carried. Or four 112-lb. bombs and four sighter bombs. Or again, two racks of four 20-lb. bombs can be used, but other arrangements can conveniently be carried out. As a rule, separate release controls are provided for the pilot and bomber, while the fuse levers are so placed as to be within reach of either. All bombs are carried outboard under the lower planes.
   The power plant of a Fairey III F of any type may, as already mentioned, be almost any water-cooled or air-cooled engine of suitable power (450-600 h.p.). In the seaplane exhibited at Olympia it will be a Napier "Lion XI" of 6 to 1 compression ratio. As mentioned previously, the engine mounting is a welded steel tube structure, and a fireproof bulkhead separates the engine from the front part of the fuselage. The fuel system consists of an engine-driven petrol pump delivering fuel to the carburettors through a special design of hand pump, which can be operated instantly by the pilot should necessity arise. The normal fuel tank capacity is 124 gallons, giving a range at cruising speed of approximately 700 miles. If desired "bomb" tanks can be attached in the position under the lower wings normally occupied by bombs, when the range at cruising speed may be extended to about 1,450 miles.
   It is regretted that no performance figures can be published, the Fairey Aviation Company having made it a rule not to do so.
   The second complete Fairey III F to be exhibited will be a two-seater General Purpose type, fitted with an Armstrong Siddeley “Jaguar VI" engine. Apart from the fact that it will be shown as a land plane, and will, as a General Purpose machine, carry somewhat different equipment, such as a spare wheel, desert equipment, etc., this machine is very similar to the seaplane just described, the notes on which will therefore, in the main, serve to describe this type also. The undercarriage is, of course, different, and a few notes dealing with this may be of interest. Of plain Vee-type, with cross axle, the undercarriage of the Fairey III F General Purpose machine makes use of rubber blocks in compression for absorbing the landing shocks, while an oleo damper gear checks bouncing. The rubber blocks are arranged in two columns, one in front of the other, so that the whole leg can be enclosed in a neat streamline fairing. A feature of the oleo damping gear is that an adjustment is provided whereby the amount of damping can be varied to suit local conditions.
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Семейство Fairey III
Flight, July 1928
THE FAIREY III F
Flight, June 1929
BRITISH AIRCRAFT AT OLYMPIA

Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1141 [2]
Fairey IIIF Mk.I S1141 (c/n F682) '4' of Cape Flight, Aboukir, Egypt, circa 1927. Built for the Fleet Air Arm but issued to the Cape Flight prior to service, it was used for flights to and from Cape Town January to May 1927. Note RAF Ensign and Squadron Leader's rank pennant on mast aft of rear cockpit. After the flight, it was rebuilt at Aboukir becoming SR1141. Went on to serve with 47 Squadron at Khartoum, Sudan, and finally (last recorded in late 1928) was with 45 Squadron at Helwati, Egypt.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: SR1171
Gordon SR1171 N2 of A Flight, 45 Sqn, 1930
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9136 [4]
Gordon J9136 A1 of A Flight, 207 Sqn, 1931
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9647 [2]
Fairey IIIF Mk.IV J9647 (c/n F1149) 'A3' of 207 Squadron, Bircham Newton, Norfolk, circa 1931. Later coded 'A1', in 1933 it was converted to Gordon status and stayed with the unit - this time as 'C3' - to circa 1935.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9800
Gordon J9800 of A Flight, 35 Sqn, June 1930
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: K1115 [2]
Fairey IIIF Mk.IV (GP) K1115 (c/n F1295) of 24 (Communications) Squadron, Northolt, London, July 1931. Issued to 24 Squadron July 9, 1930, the unit moved to Hendon, London, July 1933. Retired, becoming ground instructional airframe 689M in July 1935.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: K1169
Gordon K1169 C1 of C Flight, 207 Sqn, 1931
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1205
Gordon S1205 B1 of B Flight, 207 Sqn, 1929
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9066 [2]
Fairey III Mk.IVC (GP) J9066 (c/n F986) of 8 Squadron, Khormaksar, Aden, 1929. It was issued to 8 Squadron, in landplane form, in late 1928. Converted to seaplane in January 1929. No.8 Squadron used IIIFs up to 1935.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1386
Fairey IIIF (Intermediate) S1386 (c/n F1248) 'S' of 202 Squadron, Kalafrana, Malta, 1935. Taken on charge by 202 Squadron on October 1, 1930. Hit by Fairey Swordfish floatplane K5943 of 824 Squadron while water-taxying, October 10, 1936, and struck off charge.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N198 [4]
The first prototype of the IIIF was N198. This aircraft was first flown as a landplane on March 19, 1926. The improvements wrought by careful streamlining are obvious.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N225 [4]
The second IIIF prototype, N225, had an all-metal airframe and thus served as the prototype for the Mk IIIM. It is seen at Martlesham Heath with an experimental fin and rudder of interim design.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N225 [4]
Carrying just its constructor's number, F890, on the rear fuselage, the second prototype all-metal Fairey IIIF N225 first flew on March 2, 1927 with an experimental fin and rudder.
Flight 1927-05 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1141 [2], S1144
THE SERVICE AFRICAN FLIGHT: The four Fairey III.F biplanes, fitted with Napier "Lion" engines, on which the R.A.F. flight from Cairo to Cape Town and back is being carried out under the command of Air-Commodore Samson, C.M.G., D.S.O., A.F.C. Our picture shows the machines starting from Heliopolis on March 30. They reached the Cape on April 21, and are scheduled to start the return journey on May 9, arriving back at Cairo on May 22.
Aviation Historian 11 / M.Willis - From Farmer to Test Pilot /Duncan Menzies/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: SR1141
Three Fairey IIIFs of No 47 Sqn at Kassaia, Sudan. The “SR” serials signify that the original wooden airframes had been rebuilt with metal parts, more suitable for the tropical climate.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1147 [2]
The true prototype of the RAF’s general-purpose version was the wooden, Lion XI-powered S1147, which was flown at the A&AEE in March and May 1927 and was later used for spinning tests by the RAE.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1147 [2]
Delivered in 1926, S1147 was converted to a two-seat general purpose (GP) machine. It was serving with A&AEE by April 1927 and then moved to Andover, Hampshire, for trials with 12 Squadron in mid-1927. In 1928 it carried out deck-landing tests on HMS 'Furious' and moved to the RAE in May that year. It was back at A&AEE by March 1932.
Flight 1927-05 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1148 [2]
THE FAIREY IIIF MACHINE WITH NAPIER "LION" ENGINE: The R.A.F. Flight from Cairo to the Cape and back, which has just been successfully concluded, was carried out on machines of this type. The IIIF has quite a resemblance to the Fairey "Fox."
Flight 1927-05 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1148 [2]
SPEED AND MANOEUVRABILITY: These views of the Fairey IIIF in flight, piloted by Capt. Norman Macmillan, give some idea of the way this machine can be "thrown about." The Cairo-Cape-Cairo flight was carried out by four machines of this type.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1182
Fairey IIIF Mk.I S1182 was fitted initially with a more angular fin. It joined 443 Flight on HMS 'Furious' in late 1927, transferring to 207 Squadron at Eastchurch, in January 1928. It changed unit, but not base in April 1929 when it transferred to the Coast Defence Co-operation Flight. It moved to Hamble, Hampshire, in November 1929 for conversion by Fairey to Mk.III status. By September 1920 it was with 446 Flight on HMS 'Courageous'; by February 1934 with 820 Squadron at Gosport, Hampshire, and finally with 822 Squadron on HMS 'Furious' by November 1934. It crashed on 'Furious'; on March 3, 1936 when its arrester hook failed and was written off.
Flight 1932-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1202 [3]
Flight 1931-01 / Flight

One of the Fairey "IIIF" (Napier "Lion") bombers of the R.A.F. Cairo-Cape flight (1929), at Cape Town. This actual machine crashed on the return flight.
Flight 1928-06 / Flight

FAIREY III F.: General-Purpose two-seater, with Napier "Lion" Engine.
Flight 1929-03 / Flight

The Fairey IIIF General Purpose Machine, Napier "Lion" engine.
Flight 1930-06 / Flight

A FLIGHT OF FAIREY IIIF AEROPLANES: Note that the leading machine has its flaps down, and that as a result the fuselage is at a small negative angle.
Flight 1928-10 / Flight

THE R.A.F. DISPLAY FOR A SULTAN: On October 11 the R.A.F. gave a Display at Hendon in honour of the Sultan of Muscat. Three Fairey Day Bombers, of No. 207, "Fly Past."
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9061
Fairey IIIF Mk.IVC(GP) J9061 was modified for VIP use and joined 24 Squadron at Northolt, London, in May 1928. It force-landed in Yorkshire in May 1931 and was struck off charge.
Flight 1928-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9068
Flight 1928-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9136 [4], S1202 [3]
AT HENDON: This is view taken from a Fairey IIIF machine over Hendon of the R.A.F. machines practising during the week for the Display on June 30. Close-up view of the Fairey IIIF's taken from the starboard machine of the Flight by our photographer.
Flight 1928-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9136 [4]
Rehearsing for the R.A.F. Display: Struts interfere somewhat with the view, but nevertheless quite a number of Fairey III F's may be seen flying over the Welsh Harp, with a Hawker "Horsley" looking very small in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Hawker Horsley / Dantorp - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1928-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9136 [4]
AT HENDON: This is view taken from a Fairey IIIF machine over Hendon of the R.A.F. machines practising during the week for the Display on June 30. Fairey IIIF's are in the foreground and Flights of Hawker "Horsleys" in the distance.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Hawker Horsley / Dantorp - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9164 [2]
Fairey IIIF Mk.IVC/M J9164 joined A&AEE in November 1928 for performance assessment of wing slots (illustrated). From February 1929 it undertook more trials with 22 Squadron, which shared Martlesham Heath with A&AEE.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9164 [2]
Fitted with metal wings in September 1929, J9164 rejoined A&AEE that October and was given long-range tanks (illustrated) for endurance trials. It was despatched to Sealand, Wales, for packing and shipping to Aboukir, Egypt. It went on to serve with 45 Squadron at Helwan, Egypt, from December 1931 and 47 Squadron at Khartoum, Sudan, front May 1933 to April 1934. It was struck off charge in 1936.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9174
Built as a Mk.IVM J9174 was fitted with a Rolls-Royce F.XIIA (Kestrel to be) and first flew on December 5, 1928, becoming a IIIF (Special). It was issued to the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough, Hampshire, on January 4, 1929. Later it was re-engined with a F.XIIS and it appeared at the RAF Pageant at Hendon, London, in June 1933. It was retired in early 1936, becoming a catapult loading instructional airframe at RAE.
Flight 1930-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9640
Fairey III F general purpose machine. (Napier Lion engine.)
Aviation Historian 21 / R.Shaw - The Grand Tour
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9655 [2]
Keeping the Victorias of No 216 Sqn company during the 1934 East African tour were four Fairey IIIFs of No 45 Sqn, based at Helwan near Cairo. The IIIF was powered by a Napier Lion engine, and it was presumably for the Faireys that a spare Lion engine was carried beneath the starboard wing of No 2 Victoria for part of the 1934 tour.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-05 / O.Thetford - Fairey IIIF and Gordon in service /By day and by night/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9655 [2]
Fairey IIIF Mk IV J9655, a 45 Sqn aircraft based at Aboukir between 1930 and 1933. It was rebuilt as a Gordon and was finally struck off RAF charge in February 1937.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-05 / O.Thetford - Fairey IIIF and Gordon in service /By day and by night/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9158, J9665, J9675
Fairey IIIF Mk IVs of B Flight, 8 Sqn, in line abreast in June 1931. J9665 later crashed into the bank of the River Nile.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-05 / O.Thetford - Fairey IIIF and Gordon in service /By day and by night/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9805
J9805 was a Fairey IIIF Mk IV(GP), probably with 47 Sqn.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-05 / O.Thetford - Fairey IIIF and Gordon in service /By day and by night/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: K1115 [2]
Fairey IIIF Mk IV K1115 was delivered to the RAF in February 1930. It served with 24 Sqn and became instructional airframe 689M in July 1935.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-02 / Personal album. Military
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: K1118
Pictured at RAF Tangmere in 1933 is Fairey IIIF Mk IV K1118, delivered to 24 Sqn at RAF Northolt in February 1930. This communications and training squadron used a variety of aircraft for VIP flights. K1118 was finally struck off RAF charge in 1936.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1189 [2]
S1189 was built as a IIIF Mk.I but was rebuilt to feature the rounded fin. It was with 446 Flight at Leuchars, Scotland, by November 1927 and despatched to HMS 'Courageous'; transferring to 443 Flight on HMS 'Furious' by March 1929, wearing the code '36'. Conversion to Mk.III followed and S1189 was back on 'Furious' still as '36', but this time with 445 Flight, then 821 Squadron. Final service use came with the School of Naval Co-operation at Lee-on-Solent before it was presented to the Royal Hellenic Navy in mid-1936.
Flight 1937-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1189 [2]
The illustration shows a Fairey III.F in the hold of the aircraft carrier H.M.S. "Courageous." As an indication of their wide adoption for Fleet Air Arm operation, 12 units out of a total of 18 of this branch of the Royal Air Force are equipped with Fairey aircraft.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1320 [4]
VERSATILITY: The Fairey IIIF, of which this is an aerial photograph, is produced as a General Purpose aircraft, as a Bomber, as a Fleet Reconnaissance three-seater, and as a seaplane. Moreover, it has been fitted successfully with a variety of engines, water-cooled and air-cooled. This particular one has a Napier "Lion."
Fairey IIIF Mk III S1320 displays the retractable undernose radiator and the trough for the forward-firing Vickers machine-gun.
Flight 1930-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1320 [4]
THE FAIREY III F.: In addition to its use as a Day Bomber, the III F. is produced as a General Purpose aircraft, and as a twin-float seaplane with many functions. The engine is a Napier "Lion."
Мировая Авиация 123
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1320 [4]
Фирма "Fairey" строила модель IIIF из различных материалов. Обозначение "M" у Fairey IIIF Mk IIIM означало цельнометаллическую конструкцию.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1320 [4]
Another inflight study of IIIF Mk IIIM S1320. The long, faired fuselage and the closely-cowled engine gave the IIIF far more elegant lines than its forebears.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1354
Fairey IIIF Mk IIIM S1354 is representative of the three-seat variant for the Fleet Air Arm. Note the slat mechanism on the upper wing leading edge, and the cutout in the rear outer interplane strut which locked on to an attachment on the tailplane when the wings were folded.
Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1356 [2]
A visit to Abu Suier by a batch of aircraft from a Fleet Air Arm carrier. In the foreground is Fairey IIIF Mk III S1356, powered by the trusty Napier Lion (note the windsock on the rudder). The other five aircraft are Blackburn Ripon IIC torpedo bomber/reconnaissance aircraft, also Lion-powered.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Blackburn Ripon / T.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926
Aeroplane Monthly 1976-12 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1486
Fairey IIIF Mk IIIB three-seat spotter reconnaisance aircraft S1486, c/n F1329, heads for the nets at a pace. The pilot is identified as "Rupert Hogan”. This view illustrates the revised, rounded fin and rudder fitted to later variants of the type. The IIIB was of all-metal construction, strengthened for catapulting and powered by a Napier Lion XIA of 570 h.p.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1522
The author makes his first deck landing, in Fairey IIIF, S1522, on Courageous.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1847 [2]
IIIF Mk III S1847 is representative of the dual-control trainer (DC) version. Conversion to this form was accomplished by removing the usual observer’s equipment, installing a conversion “kit” and fitting a special cowling.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1847 [2]
A catapult-capable Mk.IIIB(DC) dual-control trainer, S1847 was first issued to 'C' Flight at the RAF Training Base, Leuchars. The unit was later renamed 1 Flying Training School. By April 1, 1935 it was in use on the catapult installed at Leuchars. On August 6, 1937, S1847 was hit by 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron Hawker Hart K3017 during a landing accident at Leuchars on August 6, 1937. Deemed beyond economical repair, S1847 was scrapped while K3017 survived to serve another day.
Flight 1934-10 / Flight

DAWN OF ADVENTURE: A striking impression captured by the camera as the sun broke through at Mildenhall. The machine is F.O. Davies's and Lt. Com. Hills' Fairey III F.
Flight 1935-02 / Flight

The Fairey III F's (Napier "Lion") of No. 45 (Bomber) Squadron flying over the Pyramids while rehearsing for the Middle East Display.
Flight 1928-06 / Flight

Rehearsing for the R.A.F. Display: This photograph shows several Fairey III F. machines making a turn in formation.
Flight 1928-10 / Flight

THE R.A.F. DISPLAY FOR A SULTAN: On October 11 the R.A.F. gave a Display at Hendon in honour of the Sultan of Muscat. Our illustration shows No. 207 Bombing Squadron in close formation;
Flight 1928-07 / Flight

AIR FORCE DISPLAY: Fairey IIIF's at drill movements in formation. Each Squadron passed in succession from different directions performing similar drill orders
Flight 1930-07 / Flight

54 Machines flying past: Three Fighter Squadrons on Siskins, one Bomber Squadron on Foxes, and two Bomber Squadrons on III F's.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921 Fairey Fox - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1930-07 / Flight

EVOLUTION BY THREE DAY BOMBER SQUADRONS: Fairey Foxes in the lead, two Fairey III squadrons on the wings. The Foxes kept the better formation.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairey Fox - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1930-08 / Flight

Blue Siskins intercept a raid on Andover by Fairey III F.'s, but the bomb signal (the puff of smoke on the right of the picture) has been dropped.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921
Flight 1931-07 / Flight

BIG GAME HUNTING FROM THE AIR. HERE WE SEE THE HUNTER, IN A FAIREY IIIF, TAKING A SHOT AT THE SOFT ROE FLOPPITY - ONE OF SEVERAL FIERCE AND WEIRD MONSTERS WHICH "ESCAPED" FROM LOCAL ZOO
Flight 1932-06 / Flight

"THE FIRES OF FATE": R.A.F. Co-operation has been secured by British International Pictures, Ltd., for a film they are making in Egypt with the above title. This photograph shows a Fairey III F. flying over a detachment of the Camel Corps.
Flight 1932-05 / Flight

A FORMATION OF AIRCRAFT TYPES USED FOR INSTRUCTION AT THE CENTRAL FLYING SCHOOL: From left to right, Gamecock, Atlas, Moth, III.F, Avro-Lynx, Siskin and Bulldog.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921 Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920 Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927 De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 Gloster Gamecock - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1931-07 / Flight

A MIXED GRILL: A formation of seven different types over Wittering, viz., "Gamecock," "Atlas," "Moth," "Fairey III F," "Avro-Lynx," "Siskin," and "Bulldog."

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921 Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920 Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927 De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 Gloster Gamecock - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-12 / G.Wansbrough-White - What's in a name? (2)

THE STAGE SET: This aerial photograph of the Royal Air Force Display machines assembled in the operational park at Hendon forms a fitting introduction to the pictures, in the ensuing pages, of the Display in progress. There are eight monoplanes in the assembly - Ansons (third row) and Clouds (fifth).
Line-up of about 130 1936 RAF Display participants - all biplanes except for the Ansons and Saro Cloud amphibians.
The stage is set for the 1936 RAF Display at Hendon. The monoplanes (Ansons and Saro Clouds) are totally outnumbered by the biplanes including Heyfords, Bulldogs, Gauntlets, Fairey IIIFs, Harts, Hinds, Tiger Moth, Overstrands etc, etc. This entire area has since disappeared beneath a sea of bricks and concrete.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Anson / Type 652 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935 Boulton Paul Overstrand / P.75 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933 Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927 De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931 Gloster Gauntlet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929 Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930 Hawker Hart - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 Hawker Hind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934 Saunders-Roe Cloud / A.19 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930
Flight 1930-06 / Flight

ROYAL TRANSPORT: The Wapiti used by Prince George is on the right with the escort machines lined up alongside.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Westland Wapiti - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / C.Baker - A Fairey for Athens

The Fairey, Breguet and Letov-Smolik at Tatoi Aerodrome, Athens.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Breguet Br.19 - ФранцияFrance - 1922 Letov S-16 - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1926
Flight 1929-01 / Flight Advertisements
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9173 [2]
The extensive adaptability of the Fairey III.F. aircraft is already well-known. The photograph, however, shows this adaptability extended to a still further degree, by the variety of engines that can be installed, each III.F. aircraft being fitted with a different type of engine, namely, Napier "Lion" XI, Rolls-Royce "F" type, Bristol "Jupiter" VIII, and the Lorraine 12 Ed. The general utility and high efficiency of the Fairey III.F. is already confirmed by the large numbers in use with the Royal Air Force at home and overseas, and with the Air Forces of the Dominions, and of Foreign Governments.
Flight 1928-12 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9173 [2]
ADAPTABILITY! This picture of four Fairey III.F biplanes is an interesting "study in noses," and also illustrates the adaptability of this machine as regards power plant. Each machine is fitted with a different engine, viz. :- (From left to right) Lorraine Type Ed. 12; Bristol "Jupiter," Series VIII; Napier "Lion XIA"; and Rolls-Royce F.XI.
Flight 1928-08 / Flight

SCALE EFFECT! Two views of the Fairey III F (Napier "Lion"), one being of a scale model, and the other being of one of the actual machines recently supplied to the Irish Free State Air Force. Which is which, we leave to our readers to guess. (N.B. - No prize given.)
Flight 1932-11 / Flight

SIR GEOFFREY SALMOND: Beside the Fairey III.F in which he flew from Northolt.
Flight 1929-06 / Flight

OUR FIRST PRIME MINISTER TO FLY: Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Prime Minister of the new Government, thanking his pilot on landing at Hendon on June 20 after flying from Lossiemouth in the R.A.F. Fairey IIIF, a distance of 500 miles. He is seen being received by Wing-Commander W. J. Y. Guilfoyle, O.B.E., M.C., q.s. The pilot was Flight-Lieut. H. W. Heslop.
Flight 1931-09 / Flight

THE PREMIER IN GERMANY: A short time ago Mr. Ramsay MacDonald visited Berlin by air, and our photograph shows him getting into the Fairey III.F. (Lion) at Tempelhof for the return flight.
Aviation Historian 11 / M.Willis - From Farmer to Test Pilot /Duncan Menzies/ (1)

Duncan Menzies (in white overalls) beside a Fairey IIIF in Egypt, probably while he was serving with No 47 Sqn. Moving from Helwan to Khartoum in October 1927, the unit used its Fairey IIIFs to co-operate with the Sudan Defence Force in policing the desert regions of the area.
Flight 1937-11 / Flight

Target gliders have been successfully launched from the top centre sections of Fairey IIIF and other aircraft.
Flight 1931-06 / Flight

The photograph is unique, as our photographer has caught a III F just as the pilot gave the rudder a final kick to enable him to see the deck before landing. The smoke and hot air from the funnel are apt to cause bumps and bad visibility when coming up astern, and it is necessary to slew the aircraft about somewhat before putting her down in order to get a clear view of the deck.
Flight 1930-05 / Flight

A view taken from the bridge, of a Fairey III F just landing on the deck. Astern is the destroyer which always stands by when any flying is in progress; at the side of the deck can be seen the aerial masts now in the lowered position, and also the landing crew standing on the platforms at the side of the deck ready to jump up and hold on to the machine as soon as she comes level with them. In front of the aircraft are the white guiding lines on the deck between which it is always endeavoured to land, and thereby ensure that the best use is made of the width of the deck and also minimise the danger of going overboard or hitting the funnel.
Flight 1930-05 / Flight

A III F is landing.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower

A scene aboard HMS Glorious in 1930.
A Fairey III F landing. The landing crew are just running out to hold on to each wing tip, and thus prevent the aircraft slewing toward the ship side. This would not necessarily mean a disaster, as right on the right will be seen the wire netting pallisades which prevent a machine from actually falling into the sea should she slew round.
Flight 1930-05 / Flight

The series is taken from a cinema film, and are really self-explanatory. The Fairey III F can be seen approaching and finally landing.
Flight 1931-03 / Flight

H.M. AIRCRAFT CARRIER "EAGLE": This floating aerodrome will be the home, during the Exhibition, of Hawker "Nimrods" and "Ospreys," and Fairey III F's with "Panther" engine, in addition to its normal equipment of Blackburn "Ripons" and Fairey III F's (Napier).
Flight 1932-05 / Flight

THE HORNET'S NEST: AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER "COURAGEOUS." THE MACHINES RANGED ON THE FLYING DECK INCLUDE FAIREY "FLYCATCHERS" AND IIIF'S. NOTE THAT BOTH LIFTS ARE DOWN, PRESUMABLY TO FETCH MORE AIRCRAFT.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairey Flycatcher - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922
Flight 1933-09 / Flight

H.M.S. Furious: The Fairey "3 F" machines of No. 822 (Fleet Spotter Reconnaissance) Squadron ready to take off from the deck of the carrier. Note the smoke issuing from below the flying deck.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / J.Fairey - Flycatcher facsimile (1)

Three Fairey III F's and three Fairey Flycatchers lined up on the top flying deck. Here again one can get a good idea of the size of this deck, and can see that the landing and taking-off space available is considerably larger than many of the landing fields used by some of our joyriding firms who operate without a constant wind speed over their fields such as can be provided here at will.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairey Flycatcher - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922
Aeroplane Monthly 1976-12 / Personal album

A view of a congested aft deck, with Blackburn Darts, Fairey IIIFs and, in the foreground, a Blackburn Blackburn Mk I in evidence. The unsightly Blackburn was designed for reconnaissance and gunnery fire control, and proved very successful in this role. The engine was a 450 h.p. Napier Lion IIB.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Blackburn Blackburn / R.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922 Blackburn Swift T.1 / Dart T.2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920
Flight 1936-03 / Flight

NOT A STRANGE STREET PROCESSION, as a first glance suggests, but a Royal Marines band playing during inspection on the aircraft carrier Furious. The machines are Fairey III Fs.
Flight 1931-02 / Flight

THE "ISLAND" ABEAM: A Fairey IIIF taking off from the deck of H.M.S. "Glorious".
We are looking forward at a Fairey III F which is just taking off away from us. This view shows very clearly that, although the III F has a comparatively large span, she still has plenty of room when abreast the funnel or island, as it is called in this craft.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / E.Chilton - Flying starts
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1845 [2]
Patched and battered-looking Fairey IIIF Mk III S1845 being lowered onto the Leuchars catapult.
Aeroplane Monthly 1984-04 / Assisted take-off
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1845 [2]
Fairey IIIF S1845 about to be launched from the Leuchars catapult.
Flight 1930-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1317 [2]
The catapult with which experiments are being carried out by the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough. It will be observed from the photograph that the aircraft, a Fairey III F, is supported at four points, and has its tail skid resting in a guide rail. The compressed air is contained in cylinders mounted under the catapult structure, and the ram is in the form of a three-joint telescopic tube.
Flight 1930-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1317 [2]
The III F at the moment of leaving the catapult.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / E.Chilton - Flying starts

Crowds at the RAF Leuchars, Fife Empire Air Day in May 1936 watch as a No 1 Training School Fairey IIIF is launched from its catapult
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: K1726
Representing an assortment of IIIFs used as engine testbeds is K1726, fitted with Napier’s Culverin two-stroke diesel, a licence-built Junkers Jumo V205C, driving a ground-adjustable, variable-pitch three-bladed metal propeller. It underwent tests at the RAE.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N198 [4]
The first prototype of the IIIF was N198, seen here at the MAEE, Felixstowe, during tests as a seaplane in 1926.
Flight 1927-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N198 [4]
A MODERN FAIREY SEAPLANE: Two views of the Fairey III F. seaplane, fitted with a Napier "Lion" engine. This machine is the marine version of the III F. land 'plane type, which was employed on the Cairo-Cape-Cairo Flight this year
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-08 / A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Per Mare Probare (5)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N198 [4]
The Napier Lion-powered prototype Fairey IIIF, N198. It was first flown, as a landplane, on March 19, 1926, and was fitted with floats the following month.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N225 [4]
N225 was also the prototype for the Fleet Air Arm’s three-seat spotter-reconnaissance variant of the type. It is seen here in floatplane form during company trials at Hamble in late 1927/early 1928.
Air Enthusiast 2006-03 / The Roundels File
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N225 [4]
Second prototype all-metal IIIF Mk.III N225 was fitted with floats and first flew in this guise (with conventional fin and rudder) on March 5, 1928. It was issued to the MAEE and was still at Felixstowe in June 1930.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1306 [2]
Fairey IIIF Mk III S1306, equipped for drogue towing, flying off Gibraltar.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1306 [2]
Fairey IIIF, S1306, reeling out its drogue which will trail three-quarters of a mile behind.
Flight 1932-06 / Flight

A rear view, showing the IIIF in the stowed position ready for sea; the special jury struts from the floats to the wings and between the ailerons and flaps should be noted; these are fitted to prevent racking stresses when at sea.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / E.Chilton - Flying starts
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1316 [3]
Fairey IIIF Mk III S1316 at the moment of leaving the catapult on February 27, 1931.
Flight 1931-02 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1316 [3]
CATAPULT LAUNCHING OF AIRCRAFT: This photograph of a Fairey III F seaplane being catapulted off is reproduced by courtesy of the Admiralty.
Fairey IIIF Mk IIIM S1316 being launched from a Mactaggart Scott catapult in 1931.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-09 / A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Per Mare Probare (6)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1336
Three views of the Napier Lion-powered Fairey IIIF Mk IIIM S1336. A total of 114 all-metal Mk IIIMs was built.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-05 / O.Thetford - Fairey IIIF and Gordon in service /By day and by night/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1373 [2]
Fairey IIIF seaplane S1373, one of 39 Mk IIIMs ordered in September 1929.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / S.Townson - Fairey's with boots on
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1373 [2]
Fairey IIIF S1373 of No 202 Sqn being started up at Calafrana, Malta.
Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v3
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1454
Fairey IIIF.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1494
Drogue-towing Fairey IIIF near the Gun Wharf, Gibraltar. During target towing exercises the airspeed rarely exceeded 80 m.p.h.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1521
Fairey IIIF Mk IIIB, S1521, of the School of Naval Co-operation being launched. Note absence of spinner.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / S.Townson - Fairey's with boots on
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1525
Fairey IIIF Mk IIIB S1525 of 202 Sqn pictured at Kalafrana, Malta in the early Thirties. No 202 Squadron received its IIIFs in July 1930, retaining them until August 1935. The chap being carried ashore may be 202 Squadron's CO, Sqn Ldr Archie Wann
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1532
Seen at the MAEE, Felixstowe, IIIF S1532 has an experimental float undercarriage reverting to the ungainly tail float and auxiliary wingtip floats of the earlier “IIIs”, possibly in connection with development of the radio-controlled Fairey Queen variant of the IIIF.
Flight 1932-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1781 [3]
Our photograph shows the Fairey IIIF Fleet Spotter Reconnaissance aircraft (Napier "Lion") run back on the catapult and being prepared for flight.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / E.Chilton - Flying starts
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1781 [3]
Fairey IIIF Mk III S1781 being catapulted from the cruiser HMS Exeter in June 1932.
Flight 1935-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1781 [3]
The aircraft is just leaving the trolley, which, it can be seen, has reached the extended forward portion of the catapult, at which point it is decelerated by the liquid-controlled recoil ram.
Flight 1932-06 / Flight

A view looking aft, at the IIIF on the port catapult, and it shows another cruiser, H.M.S. Norfolk, Capt. J. F. Somerville, R.N., also of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, keeping station astern.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)

An impressive study of an S-serialled Fairey IIIF Mk IIIB at the moment of launch from its shipboard catapult, with the leading-edge slats and trailing-edge camber flaps and ailerons plainly in evidence.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1795
Fairey IIIF Mk IIIB seaplane S1795, minus spinner but with curvaceous exhausts.
Fairey IIIF Mk III, S1795, of the School of Naval Co-operation, taking off from Lee-on-Solent in February 1933. The school used the type for the training of observers and telegraphist air gunners, and for target-towing.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1831
Fairey IIIF Mk III, S1831, being manhandled, probably at Lee-on-Solent.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1835 [2]
IIIF Mk IIIM S1835 with a single main float.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1835 [2]
An alternative float undercarriage using a single central main float and wingtip stabilising floats was tested on S1835, which was also fitted with stainless-steel wings.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-01 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1839
Fairey IIIF S1839 seen at the RCAF Station Trenton, Ontario, date unknown though it was in Canada to appear at the Canadian National Exhibition held at Toronto.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / S.Townson - Fairey's with boots on
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: SR1199
Fairey IIIF SR1199 moored on the left-hand bank of the Blue Nile.
Flight 1932-06 / Flight

The aircraft is not intentionally being maltreated, but merely being hooked on to the crane preparatory to being hoisted on board again; the slings are secured either side of the top centre section.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / S.Townson - Fairey's with boots on
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9066 [2]
Fairey IIIF J9066 being lowered into the water at Ma’ala Wharf, Aden, in 1929.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / S.Townson - Fairey's with boots on
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9153 [4]
The first Fairey IIIF seaplane at Khartoum in 1929. The four pictures show the IIIF J9153 being transported to Moghram Wharf; having its floats fitted; ready for launching by crane and being lowered into the Blue Nile from the quay.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / S.Townson - Fairey's with boots on
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9153 [4]
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / S.Townson - Fairey's with boots on
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9153 [4]
J9153 settled on the water at Khartoum.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / S.Townson - Fairey's with boots on
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9153 [4]
Fairey IIIF J9153, with floats, and Mk.IV IIIF SI 173 of No 47 Sqn from Khartoum.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / Personal album. Military
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9830
Fairey IIIF J9830 of 47 Sqn at Khartoum in 1931. Delivered to the RAF in 1930, this IIIF spent most of its life with 47 Sqn except for a few months with 14 Sqn in 1932. The Fairey IIIF was a mainstay of the inter-war RAF, entering service in 1927 and operating widely both at home and overseas. Upwards of 620 were built, some of them for export.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower

Another School of Naval Cooperation Fairey IIIF Mk IIIB being launched at Calshot, February 1933.
Flight 1931-03 / Flight
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-04 / P.Heath - Tales of a target-tower

Drogue-towing Fairey IIIF on the Gun Wharf, Gibraltar. During target towing exercises the airspeed rarely exceeded 80 m.p.h.
Flight 1929-07 / Flight

FAIREY III F SEAPLANE (Napier "Lion").
Flight 1930-11 / Flight

A FAIREY IN CANADA: One of the Fairey III F seaplanes, fitted with a Series XI Napier "Lion" employed by the Royal Canadian Air Force at Vancouver. The machine is seen taking off at Jericho Beach.
Flight 1931-03 / Flight
Flight 1929-03 / Flight

The Fairey III F Seaplane, Napier "Lion" engine.
Flight 1936-06 / Flight

MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY. Two Supermarine Seagull Vs, three Fairey III Fs, and four Hawker Ospreys, all catapulted from ships of the Mediterranean Fleet, in the act of assuming a line abreast formation over Alexandria. The official name of the Seagull V, when used by the Fleet Air Arm, is Walrus; the original title for it is retained by Australia.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Hawker Osprey - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930 Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933
Flight 1931-03 / Flight
Flight 1932-06 / Flight
Flight 1931-03 / Flight
Flight 1931-03 / Flight
Flight 1931-03 / Flight
Flight 1929-01 / Flight

A FAIREY SEAPLANE: Two views of the Fairey III F (Lorraine engine) fitted with float undercarriage carrying out tests at Hamble.
Flight 1929-01 / Flight Advertisements

The illustration shows a Fairey III F. - one of a series of machines supplied to the Argentine Navy by the Fairey Aviation Co., Ltd. They were all, of course, doped with Cellon.
Flight 1929-01 / Flight Advertisements

One of the Fairey III.F. (Lorraine engine) aircraft recently supplied to the Argentine Navy undergoing test at our Hamble Works near Southampton.
Air Enthusiast 2003-11 / R.Lezon, R.Stitt - Eyes of the fleet (1)

Fairey IIIF IIIM 'AP-3' of Argentina's Aviacion Naval undergoing pre-delivery sea trials on the Hamble River, November 1928.
Flight 1929-09 / Flight

FROM ARGENTINA: It will be remembered that the Fairey Aviation Co., Ltd., built a batch of Fairey III.F. seaplanes for the Argentine Navy a little while back. This photos, recently received from Argentina, show one of these machines operating from one of the Argentine Navy air bases.
Air Enthusiast 2003-11 / R.Lezon, R.Stitt - Eyes of the fleet (1)

Fairey IIIF's 'AP-1' and 'AP-2' on the Rio Limay, Provincia de Rio Negro, possibly in January 1930.
Air Enthusiast 2003-11 / R.Lezon, R.Stitt - Eyes of the fleet (1)

Fairey IIIF 'AP-2' is hoisted aboard the battleship ARA 'Rivadavia' during trials at Base Naval Puerto Belgrano on October 2, 1929.
Air Enthusiast 2003-11 / R.Lezon, R.Stitt - Eyes of the fleet (1)

Fairey IIIF 'AP-2' neatly stowed aboard ARA 'Rivadavia'.
Air Enthusiast 2003-11 / R.Lezon, R.Stitt - Eyes of the fleet (1)

Fairey IIIF 'R-53', to the right, with its recently-installed Panther VI engine, and identically-powered Fairey Seal 'R-54' at Lago Nahuel Huapi.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairey Gordon / Seal - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9150
In 1928 IIIF J9150 was tested in both land- and seaplane forms with a 520 h.p. Bristol Jupiter VIII nine-cylinder radial engine installed. It is seen here during trials at the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment, Felixstowe.
Built as a Mk.IVC/M, J9150 was re-engined with a Jupiter VIII and first flew in this guise on July 2,1928, as a landplane. It was issued to the A&AEE and fitted with floats in December 1928. At different periods it flew with a two-bladed and four-bladed (illustrated) propeller with the MAEE from October 1929 to April 1931.
Flight 1930-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
The Fairey "III F" at Phaleron Bay;
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / C.Baker - A Fairey for Athens
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
Pilot Charles McMullin in Fairey IIIF seaplane G-AABY, Greece, 1930.
Flight 1929-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
British Enterprise Abroad: This Fairey IIIF (type F.A.A.) was recently flown (as a land machine) to Greece by C. R. Mc Mullin, and was then converted into a seaplane. In both forms it favourably impressed the Greek authorities who made a thorough inspection of the machine. It is seen just outside the island of Hydra, with the summer Palace of the Greek President in the background.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / C.Baker - A Fairey for Athens
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
Note the fully-lowered radiator.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / C.Baker - A Fairey for Athens
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
The IIIF afloat in Phaleron Bay. McMullin is seen in company with Greek naval personnel on the left.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / C.Baker - A Fairey for Athens
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
Dismantling the tailplane of G-AABY on the Tatoi-Athens road. McMullin is the white-shirted figure in the centre.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / C.Baker - A Fairey for Athens
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
In an Athens street, en route to Phaleron Bay. Note the lorry's solid-tyred wheels.
Flight 1930-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
The "III F" as a land plane, being transported from Tatoi to Phaleron.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / C.Baker - A Fairey for Athens
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
How the assembled mainplanes made the 20-mile trip to Phaleron Bay.

Flight 1936-03 / Flight

This is a Vokes silencer on a Kestrel-engined Fairey IIIF which was used for silencing research. The by-passing arrangement to the normal exhaust pipe is visible.
Flight 1935-01 / Flight

SILENCING of aero engines is receiving a great deal of attention at the present time. In Flight for September 27, 1934, tests with the Vokes silencer were described. Here is a photograph of one of the same make fitted to a "Fairey III.F."
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)

A close-up of the retractable radiator installation, between the engine and the tanks.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)

A revealing front view with the engine uncowled and the undercarriage unfaired. The radiator is shown in its fully extended position.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)

The cockpits of the three-seater variant of the IIIF, minus the pilot’s seat. Folded up in the centre is the observer’s seat, with the gunner’s seat, lowered, to its rear.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)

The pilot’s cockpit and the fuel and oil tankage. The wheel operated the camber flaps.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)

The observer’s and pilot’s instrument panels in a three-seat IIIF, before the fitting of the fuselage top-decking and cockpit coaming.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / C.Baker - A Fairey for Athens
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AABY [10]
Capt McMullin in the cockpit of G-AABY, 1930. He was killed in a takeoff accident to Blackburn Bluebird III G-EBWE at Nivelles on September 8, 1931.
Flight 1934-06 / Flight

FOR HIGH-SPEED GUNNERY. Firing vertically downward with a Lewis gun on a Fairey "High-Speed" mounting.
Flight 1930-02 / Flight

ON this page we show how the Eagle Camera has been arranged in the III F.'s supplied by the Fairey Aviation Co. to the Air Survey Co. for their work in the Sudan. A view looking down into the cockpit gives one a very good idea as to the room the operator has when working the camera. This cockpit can be re-arranged to carry three passengers, should it be desired to use the machine for transporting the ground staff from one spot to another or for any such similar work.
Flight 1930-02 / Flight

ON this page we show how the Eagle Camera has been arranged in the III F.'s supplied by the Fairey Aviation Co. to the Air Survey Co. for their work in the Sudan. The view shows the camera projecting underneath the fuselage, and sloped for oblique photography.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-05 / Personal album. Military
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1356 [2]
Two views of Fairey IIIF Mk IIIM (denoting the all-metal version) S1356 following an unfortunate incident on May 5, 1937. This two-seat General Purpose biplane, powered by a Napier Lion XIA, was used by the Royal Navy.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1220
The all-metal Fairey IIIF Mk II S1220 seen in a precarious position, reportedly aboard HMS Courageous. The IIIF entered FAA service in 1928 and was declared obsolete in 1940!
Aeroplane Monthly 1976-12 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1169
Fairey IIIF Mk I S1169 in a precarious position after going over the side and into the nets. The pilot was one "Johnson". Powered by a Napier Lion VA, the Mk I was the initial production version, having a metal fuselage, wooden wings and a horn-balanced rudder.
Flight 1935-12 / Flight

These views show how, on the machine being "ditched," the Youngman dinghy fitted to this Fairey IIIF bursts from its box - having been automatically inflated - and, as the aircraft sinks, gradually takes the weight. This particular IIIF has fuselage bags in addition to the dinghy.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-09 / A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Per Mare Probare (6)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1504
Two views of the Fairey IIIF landplane S1504 during ditching trials in Harwich Harbour. Note the effect the lifting-chain had on the cowling.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-05 / O.Thetford - Fairey IIIF and Gordon in service /By day and by night/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9053
On January 30, 1931, Fairey IIIF Mk IVC(GP) J9053 crashed on take-off from Aden Harbour. This 8 Sqn aircraft initially flew general-purpose trials with the A&AEE in September 1926. It was powered by a 570 h.p. Lion XIA engine.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-05 / O.Thetford - Fairey IIIF and Gordon in service /By day and by night/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9664 [2]
First flown on July 30, 1929, Fairey IIIF Mk IV J9664 is pictured at El Massana, where it crash-landed on January 3, 1931. It was repaired and returned to 8 Sqn in February 1934.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / P.Jarrett - Fairey IIIF (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: J9664 [2]
IIIF J9664 displays its Napier Lion after a mishap at HabiLBarak in the Middle East, January 6, 1931.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-08 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1823
Fairey IIIF Mk IIIB S1823, at Malta after a crash while serving with the Mediterranean Fleet in the late 1920s/early 1930s. The small device just in front of the pennant number and beneath the rear cockpit is probably a windmill driving a drogue-target winch. Several aircraft based at Halfar were so equipped for gunnery practice.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-09 / A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Per Mare Probare (6)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: S1316 [3]
Fairey IIIF Mk IIIM S1316 encountered control difficulties whilst carrying out aft-c.g. spinning trials in May 1931. The crew parachuted to safety but the seaplane was badly damaged.
Air Enthusiast 2003-11 / R.Lezon, R.Stitt - Eyes of the fleet (1)

Fairey IIIF 'R-53'. formerly 'AP-3', following its second accdent, this time at Aerodromo de Campo Sarmiento on October 17, 1931.