Fairey Firefly Carrier-Based Fighter

The Fairey Firefly was a British carrier-based, two-seat aircraft that served during the later Second World War and continued into the postwar era. It combined fighter and strike duties with a separate observer, making it different from single-seat fleet fighters. Fireflies operated with the British Pacific Fleet and later undertook attack and anti-submarine work in several navies. Successive versions changed their engines, equipment, and mission emphasis as naval aviation evolved.

The observer’s position supported navigation, spotting, and mission tasks that burdened a single-seat pilot. The aircraft’s postwar adaptations show how an existing design could shift toward maritime surveillance and submarine warfare.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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