Fairey Swordfish - Sherburn-in-Elmet, UK - Realistic Object Sculptures on Waymarking.com

"The Swordfish was a WW2 biplane torpedo bomber that supported a crew of three. About 1700 were built by the Blackburn Aircraft Company at Sherburn-in-Elmet. The aircraft played a crucial role in the Battle of the Atlantic, attacking German U-boats and assisting in the sinking of the Bismarck." link

The sculpture stands on a stone plinth which has carvings of the outline of naval battleships and at the very top clouds.

The aircraft is rising vertically as though it has just flown up through the clouds.

The plinth has the following plaque.

FAIREY SWORDFISH

This World War II biplane was
built in Sherburn-in-Elmet
and played a crucial role in
the sinking of the German
battleship the Bismark.

Title: Fairie Swordish Artist: Dane Jones Placement Date: 2017 Type of Object: World war II bi-plane Location: corner of Low Street and Church View near to Methodist Church Material: Metal on a stone plinth Website: Not listed

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