The Seafox Ensemble

From when the Wright brothers flew, the clumsy expiremental aircraft demonstrated that man could fly. Realising their potential,aircraft were advanced with better engines and better construction but remained clumsy. During the first world war however, the technology in use progressed rapidly from wood and paper to steel tube framing and all metal skin. During the 1930s the progress from bi planes to monoplanes gained traction.

The Fairey Seafox was a 1930s British reconnaissance floatplane designed and built by Fairey for the Fleet Air Arm. It was designed to be catapulted from the deck of a light cruiser and served in the Second World War. Sixty-six were built, with two finished without floats and used as landplanes. From a technological perspective, the Seafox represented the pinacle of advancement, but one that came too late and would only have limited use.

The Seafox, while in active service, was outdated by the time it entered service and did not see any frontline service and enjoyed only a limited production of 66 units.