The Indian Ocean Faireys

The Indian Ocean Spearfish



Quite a few Spearfish were exported to the Maldives for use as water taxis between the islands. A few still pop up in photographs taken by people holidaying on the islands.













Maldives Governor's Boat


There was a long standing relationship between Fairey Marine and the Maldive Islands. The Island's Governor ran a large Swordsman like craft for sometime.

A single Swordsman 33 was exported to the islands, but later sunk.











Fairey Trackers



Military Fairey Trackers were also sold to the Islands.

















Fantome No.8 and a Supermarine Swordfish also made their way there.


Information and images of any of the Maldives Faireys is sought and gratefully received.



 Hull No. WPO No. Race No. Reg No. Name Build Date Owner/Location/Date
 A.K.A.
 1    Jan 1970
 
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