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Gifting of Fairey Swordfish Mark II (LS326) to the Fly Navy Heritage Trust Limited

27 January 2025

Proposing MP
Maria Eagle Lab
Liverpool Garston
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Minister of Defence is describing a gift being made to the Fly Navy Heritage Trust Limited.

Action Requested

The MOD intends to gift the Fairey Swordfish MkII (LS326) to the Fly Navy Heritage Trust Limited, with an estimated value of £495,000. The transfer of ownership is expected in the coming weeks.

Key Facts

  • Since 1960, the Royal Navy operated a collection of MOD-owned historically important naval heritage aircraft.
  • In January 2018, it was determined that the Royal Navy Historic Flight should be disbanded and its four aircraft were gifted to the Fly Navy Heritage Trust on 1 January 2020.
  • One Fairey Swordfish MkII (LS326) has been retained by MOD while original conditions of transfer are clarified.
  • The value of this gift is in the region of £495,000.
  • The Fly Navy Heritage Trust Limited is a charity promoting Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm heritage since the early Nineties.
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