About This Aircraft
The Boulton Paul Sea Balliol T.21, represented by WL732, was a post-war British naval advanced trainer aircraft. It was a navalised variant of the RAF's Balliol trainer, specifically developed for carrier-based operations with the Fleet Air Arm. Key naval modifications included a strengthened airframe to withstand the rigours of deck landings, folding wings to conserve hangar space on carriers, and an arrestor hook. The Sea Balliol was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 35 piston engine. It featured a tandem cockpit with dual controls for the instructor and trainee. Finished in the standard Fleet Air Arm livery of extra dark sea grey upper surfaces with sky undersides, often with yellow training bands, the Sea Balliol served admirably in preparing naval aviators for frontline service.
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