Could a stiff deck wind lift a parked Swordfish?

Could a Swordfish need to be tied down because a stiff wind might lift it from the deck?

Yes; a strong enough wind across the deck could create that problem for the high-lift Swordfish.

An audience question notes that a Swordfish could sometimes try to become airborne in a stiff breeze while still on deck. A sufficiently strong wind across the deck could create that problem. The same high lift and low flying speed that helped the aircraft leave a short carrier deck also made it responsive to airflow while parked. This exchange turns a celebrated flight characteristic into a practical lesson about deck handling and tie-downs.