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M.1/30 and the aircraft it set in motion

Specification M.1/30 began the development paths that produced the Fairey Swordfish and Blackburn aircraft including the Baffin and Shark.

Notes

Air Ministry Specification M.1/30 began the development path that produced the Fairey Swordfish. It also started several Blackburn designs for the Fleet Air Arm, with the Baffin and Shark named as the most notable. Those Blackburn designs built on experience from the company's earlier aircraft.