Design and Development
The Flycatcher was designed to meet the requirements of Specification N6/22 for a carrier and floatplane fighter to replace the Gloster Nightjar, powered by either the Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar or the Bristol Jupiter radial engines. Both Fairey and Parnall submitted designs to meet this specification, with Fairey producing the Flycatcher, and Parnall, the Parnall Plover. The first of three prototype Flycatchers made its maiden flight on 28 November 1922, powered by a Jaguar II engine, although later being fitted with a Jupiter IV. Small orders were placed for both the Flycatcher (for nine aircraft) and Plover (for 10 aircraft) to allow service evaluation. After trials, the Flycatcher was ordered for full production.
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