Fairey Aviation Company Fairey Firefly

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07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

The tail code VH-HPB confirms this is a registered civilian restoration in Australia, wearing historic Navy markings featuring the kangaroo roundel.

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Aircraft

Fairey Firefly FIREFLY

Royal Australian Navy historic livery

VH-HPB

Registration

Airline

Royal Australian Navy (historical, heritage scheme)

Manufacturer

Fairey Aviation Company

Insights

Aviation History

The Fairey Firefly was a WW2-era British carrier-borne fighter and anti-submarine aircraft, extensively used by the Royal Navy and also by the Royal Australian Navy in the early years after World War II.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; very few airworthy Fireflies survive, typically under 10 worldwide.

Record Flights

Saw active service in WWII and the Korean War, primarily in reconnaissance and attack roles.

Safety & Events

Some Fireflies were lost in carrier operations; this specific airframe (VH-HPR) is a restored Warbird.

Future Outlook

Preserved and likely flown at airshows/heritage displays.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Griffon

Engine

13.56 m

Wingspan

11.56 m

Length

1,810 km

Range

350 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot and observer)

Capacity

5,579 kg

MTOW

4.14 m

Height