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Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane
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Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane
Fairey Campania two-seat carrier-borne reconnaissance or coastal patroller seaplane, which entered production in early 1917. It was mounted on a wheeled trolley for takeoff from a ships flight deck. Seen here is the fifth aircraft produced, serial no. N1004, with its wings folded for ease of storage aboard ship. Date: circa 1917-1918
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Aboard Campania Carrier Ease Fairey Float Floats Folded Reconnaissance Seaplane Seat Serial Storage Trolley Wheeled Wings
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This photograph showcases the Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane, a significant contribution to the British aviation industry during the First World War. Serial number N1004, the fifth aircraft produced, is depicted here with its wings folded for convenient storage aboard a ship. The Campania was designed as a carrier-borne reconnaissance or coastal patroller seaplane, enabling it to take off from a ship's flight deck using a wheeled trolley. The date of this image is estimated to be between 1917 and 1918. The Campania's distinctive design, with its foldable wings, was essential for efficient use of limited deck space on warships. The seaplane's versatility made it an invaluable asset for reconnaissance missions and coastal patrols during the tumultuous years of the First World War. This historical image offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of naval aviation, a time when innovation and necessity drove the rapid development of aircraft technology.
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