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Fairey| British aircraft, mainly seaplanes used extensively by the Royal Navy in both world wars. The best known is the Swordfish, a biplane torpedo bomber affectionately known as the ‘Stringbag’ because it could carry anything – bombs, depth charges, torpedoes, mines, rockets, or rescue boats. Although technically obsolete by 1939, it continued in service throughout World War II simply because none of its promised replacements were so versatile or easily maintained. |
Special designs The Fairey Campania of World War I was the first aircraft designed to be operated from an aircraft carrier. It was fitted with floats but used a wheeled trolley to take off from the deck, landing in the sea and being hoisted inboard. |
| One of the few models produced for the Royal Air Force, the Fairey Battle, was a two-seat monoplane light day bomber. It had a top speed of 385 kph/240 mph. However, it proved an easy target for German fighters: Battles were shot down in such numbers during 1940 that they were hurriedly withdrawn from front line service. |
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| Rumored to be covered and appearing are staples of the underbelly including Thomas Campbell, ET, Gonz, Claire Rojas, Ari Marcopoulos, Barry McGee, Samo, Phil Frost, Glen Friedman, Wes Humpston, Shepard Fairey, ESPO, Mike Mills, KAWS, REAS, Cheryl Dunn, Andy "AJ" Jenkins, Spike Jonze, and Geoff McFetridge. Tuesday's free show is part of ``Public Displays of Affection,'' which includes the DJ talents of street artist Shepard Fairey and an art exhibit of Angelenos using public transportation by celebrity photo-blogger Our sales are up about 15 per cent across the board compared to 2005 figures," said Radisson's assistant general manager, Jason Fairey, who describes the 70 per cent occupancy rate as "excellent. |