Bristol Beaufighter "Torbeau"
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Coastal command "short nose" Beau modified to carry a mark XII torpedo
Following a series of events unfolding in North Africa and the Middle East, it was recognised that RAF Coastal Command required a long-range heavy fighter aircraft such as the Beaufighter.[15] Accordingly, during early 1941, Bristol proceeded with the development of the Beaufighter Mk. IC long-range fighter to meet this requirement.
By the end of the war, some 70 pilots serving with RAF units had become aces while flying Beaufighters.
Following a series of events unfolding in North Africa and the Middle East, it was recognised that RAF Coastal Command required a long-range heavy fighter aircraft such as the Beaufighter.[15] Accordingly, during early 1941, Bristol proceeded with the development of the Beaufighter Mk. IC long-range fighter to meet this requirement.
By the end of the war, some 70 pilots serving with RAF units had become aces while flying Beaufighters.
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| Beofighter-45.pdf | 52.9 KiB | 2024-02-28 |
