Blackburn Shark: The Biplane that Bridged Eras

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When exploring the history of British aviation, the Blackburn Shark often finds a humble mention. This torpedo bomber and reconnaissance biplane surfaced during the 1930s, at a time when aerial warfare was undergoing significant innovation. The Shark emerged from the drawing boards of Blackburn Aircraft Limited as a response to an Air Ministry specification for a new torpedo-spotter-reconnaissance plane.