How the Navy Learned to Fly: Stringbags (Part 1)

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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History, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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How did naval aviation develop out of The First World War? Why was the Fairey Swordfish so good? What is the nickname of a Fairey Swordfish? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 1 of this exploration of the Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bomber, and the brave crews of the Fleet Air Arm who achieved incredible victories in an 'obsolete' airframe. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Editors: Charlie Rodwell & Bruno Di Castri Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Thank you for listening to We Have Ways of Making You Talk.
0:05.4	Sign up to our Patreon to receive bonus content, live streams and our weekly newsletter with money off books and museum visits as well.
0:13.5	Plus early access to all live show tickets. That's patreon.com slash we have ways.
0:23.6	Olivia loves a challenge.
0:25.6	It's why she lifts heavy weights and likes complicated recipes.
0:30.6	But for booking her trip to Paris, Olivia chose the easy way with Expedia.
0:35.6	She bundled her flight with a hotel to save more.
0:38.5	Of course, she still climbed all 674 steps to the top of the Eiffel Town.
0:44.0	You were made to take the easy route.
0:46.7	We were made to easily package your trip.
0:49.4	Expedia, made to travel.
0:51.6	Flight inclusive packages are at all protected.
0:53.7	Music Made to travel. Flight inclusive packages are at all protected.
1:07.9	My string bag flies over the ocean.
1:12.4	My stringback flies over the sea. If it weren't for King George's swordfish
1:16.7	Where the hell
1:18.5	Would the Royal Navy be?
1:23.3	Ah, beautiful.
1:24.9	The molliferous...
1:25.4	Sea shanty to start off with.
1:27.7	I think that's the first time in nine million episodes, Jim, that we have sung.
1:33.8	My own view is I think we should be doing it more.
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