Firebrand is the initial name offered, then corrected to Firecrest. The favourable argument judges the design against its intended delivery date. Early design work is placed in 1943, with hoped-for readiness in 1944 and eventual appearance in 1947. A comparison with Wyvern challenges whether Firecrest would still have been adequate after the war. Engine power and armament remain disputed when the subject changes, leaving the technical case unresolved.
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Firebrand, Firecrest and the cost of a late aircraft
Firecrest's intended wartime arrival and later appearance produce conflicting judgments about its usefulness and comparison with Wyvern.