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Blackburn T.2 Dart - 2 Minutes

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Study Blackburn T.2 Dart - 2 Minutes, a Dr. Alex Clarke video from 4 Oct 2020, with 4 time notes. Topics include Blackburn T 2 Dart, Carrier Aviation, Fleet Air Arm.

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Runtime2:04
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  1. 0:15
    Why the T.2 Dart suited carrier decks

    The Blackburn T.2 Dart paired gentle low-speed handling with deck-landing features that made a large single-seat aircraft workable aboard carriers.

    Notable Point
  2. 0:36
    How the Dart helped refine aerial-torpedo technique

    The Dart's ten years of rugged service gave the Fleet Air Arm a dependable aircraft for refining torpedo-dropping technique.

    Notable Point
  3. 0:51
    Dart torpedo training at Gosport

    At Gosport, a Dart-equipped torpedo training flight taught naval pilots the close-to-the-water approach needed for an attack run.

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  4. 1:08
    The Dart at public air displays

    Four appearances in 1923 and 1924 gave the public rare views of a carrier-borne torpedo aircraft, ending with five Darts from HMS Furious attacking a dummy ship at Hendon.

    Notable Point