Fairey III
The Fairey Aviation Company Fairey III was a family of British reconnaissance biplanes that enjoyed a very long production and service history in both landplane and seaplane variants. First flying on 14 September 1917, examples were still in use during the Second World War.
Fairey III | |
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Fairey IIIF on HMS Furious | |
Role | reconnaissance aircraft |
Manufacturer | Fairey Aviation |
First flight | 14 September 1917 |
Introduction | 1918 |
Retired | 1942 |
Primary users | Royal Air Force Fleet Air Arm |
Number built | 964 |
Variants | Fairey Gordon Fairey Seal |
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