The Blackburn B-24 Skua was a carrier-based low-wing, two-seater, single- radial engine aircraft by the British aviation company Blackburn Aircraft. It was the first Royal Navy carrier-borne all …

Aug 13, 2022 · William Lucy would become the only fighter ace on Skua, with 5 victories. Flying combat air patrols (CAP), Lucy shot down at least five Heinkel HE 111 bombers, thus …

The Blackburn B-24 Skua is credited with being the first British type to shoot down an enemy aircraft in air combat during the Second World War, the victim being a Dornier 18 flying boat …

Oct 24, 2017 · The Blackburn "Skua" (B-24) was a pre-World War 2 naval (carrier-capable) two-seat, single-engine dive bomber / fighter design of Britain.

The Blackburn Skua played pivotal roles in several critical engagements during World War II, showcasing its versatility on the front lines. You’d find it not just as a dive bomber but as a …

The Blackburn Skua was a fighter/dive-bomber/fleet scout used by the British Royal Navy in the early years of World War II. All but forgotten now, the Skua was flown in combat over Norway, …

Blackburn Skua and Roc operations in the Norway campaign. SKUAS OVER NORWAY. The Germans invaded Norway on the night of the 8th/9th of April 1940. On the 10th of April, the …

The Blackburn Skua (B-24) was a pre-World War II British two-seat, single-engine dive bomber/fighter. Designed by G.E. Petty, the aircraft first flew as a prototype on February 9, …

Jun 5, 2011 · The Blackburn B-24 Skua was a carrier-based low-wing, two-seater, single-radial engine aircraft operated by the British Fleet Air Arm which combined the functions of a dive …

The Skua was a low-wing monoplane with a distinctive 'greenhouse' cockpit. Originally intended to act also as two-seat fighter, it was clearly unsuitable for that role. The German cruiser …