The Blackburn B-24 Skua was a carrier-based low-wing, two-seater, single- radial engine aircraft by the British aviation company Blackburn Aircraft. It was the first Royal Navy carrier-borne all …

Aug 13, 2022 · William Lucy would become the only fighter ace on Skua, with 5 victories. Flying combat air patrols (CAP), Lucy shot down at least five Heinkel HE 111 bombers, thus …

The Blackburn Skua played pivotal roles in several critical engagements during World War II, showcasing its versatility on the front lines. You’d find it not just as a dive bomber but as a …

The Blackburn B-24 Skua is credited with being the first British type to shoot down an enemy aircraft in air combat during the Second World War, the victim being a Dornier 18 flying boat …

The Blackburn B-24 Skua was a carrier-based low-wing, two-seater, single-radial engine aircraft operated by the British Fleet Air Arm which combined the functions of a dive bomber and …

Oct 24, 2017 · The Blackburn "Skua" (B-24) was a pre-World War 2 naval (carrier-capable) two-seat, single-engine dive bomber / fighter design of Britain.

William Lucy would become the only fighter ace on Skua, with 5 victories. Flying combat air patrols (CAP), Lucy shot down at least five Heinkel HE 111 bombers, thus qualifying as …

On 10 Apr 1940, Lieutenant Commander William Lucy led 16 Skua aircraft of 800 Naval Air Squadron and 803 Naval Air Squadron in an attack on the German cruiser Königsberg in …

Discover the history of the Skua, from design and development to operational service with technical details for each variant.

Nov 22, 2007 · The Blackburn Skua was the first monoplane aircraft to enter service with the Fleet Air Arm and the first plane to sink a major operational warship although it was already …