Fairey Battle and her modifications

[airman]

If anyone have book " Battle File " of Sidney Shail can see where is mentioned proposed twin engine battle.

 

[Schneiderman]

If anyone have book " Battle File " of Sidney Shail can see where is mentioned proposed twin engine battle.

Indeed, as do others. However none provide a primary source and more than likely all rely on Huntley's comments. Greg Baughen, in 'The Fairey Battle: a reassessment of its RAF career", notes that there is no mention of such a project in the official Fairey drawing register, which certainly raises more than a few questions.

 

[airman]

Indeed, as do others. However none provide a primary source and more than likely all rely on Huntley's comments. Greg Baughen, in 'The Fairey Battle: a reassessment of its RAF career", notes that there is no mention of such a project in the official Fairey drawing register, which certainly raises more than a few questions.

So consideer that Ian Huntley is an archivist that probably had accessed to Farey and he worked for Farey. So additional sources can be useful.

 

[Schneiderman]

So consideer that Ian Huntley is an archivist that probably had accessed to Farey and he worked for Farey. So additional sources can be useful.

Indeed, yet several of his articles are erroneous to the extent of being fantasy, and his desire to portray Richard Fairey as a far-sighted innovator prevented from fulfilling his visions by blinkered officials hardly stands up to scrutiny.

 

[airman]

Indeed, yet several of his articles are erroneous to the extent of being fantasy, and his desire to portray Richard Fairey as a far-sighted innovator prevented from fulfilling his visions by blinkered officials hardly stands up to scrutiny.

If speculations are based on real proposed versions i like it .

 

[Schneiderman]

If speculations are based on real proposed versions i like it .

The key word is "If"