21. Carrier-based aircraft were specialised as dive bombers, torpedo bombers , and fighters. 22. They were both present when British torpedo bombers scrapped in 1946. 23. Five torpedo bombers were shot down in the first wave. 24. The first torpedo bomber designed for operation from aircraft carriers was the Sopwith Cuckoo. 25. While retiring to Tulagi that afternoon, her convoy was attacked by Japanese torpedo bombers . 26. Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers disabled a number of Italian heavy units during the battle. 27. At 20 : 47, the torpedo bombers began their attack descent through the clouds. 28. Shortly after reaching open seas, American torpedo bombers attacked and quickly sank them all. 29. That night, she fought off Japanese torpedo bombers and assisted into Funafuti, Ellice Islands. 30. Philip anti-aircraft guncrews shot down one of the torpedo bombers .
