Originally Posted by
NutLoose
Brought out to replace the Swordfish and replaced in service by the erm Swordfish
Nut - I think you're thinking of the Albacore - that was the one that was supposed to replace the Swordfish - the Barracuda replaced the Albacore in some roles and the Swordfish in others. I knew someone who flew both the Albacore and the Swordfish in action in the Med - he could see the advantage of a covered cockpit for the boys in the N Atlantic but said the 'Core was a bit of a dog, not as maneuverable and really no improvement over the Swordfish. They were also very suspicious of the powerplant.....