| Fairey III | |
|---|---|
 Fairey IIIF on HMS Furious | |
| General information | |
| Type | reconnaissance aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairey Aviation |
| Primary users | Royal Air Force |
| Number built | 964 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1918 |
| First flight | 14 September 1917 |
| Retired | 1942 |
| Variants | Fairey Gordon Fairey Seal |
The Fairey Aviation Company Fairey III was a family of British reconnaissance biplanes that enjoyed a very long production and service history in both landplane and seaplane variants. First flying on 14 September 1917, examples were still in use during the Second World War.