Glorious and the mid-1930s Taranto plan

Were Swordfish intended for the mid-1930s Taranto plan involving HMS Glorious?

Yes. Swordfish were being considered, along with Blackburn Sharks, and Glorious could carry a larger practical air group than Illustrious.

Swordfish were beginning to enter consideration for the plan developed around HMS Glorious during the mid-1930s, alongside Blackburn Sharks. Glorious could operate a larger practical air group than Illustrious. The available carrier and aircraft combination changed as the plan developed. Taranto emerged from those successive prewar options rather than from one late decision.