Bristol Beaufighter
heavy fighter aircraft
The Bristol Beaufighter is a British military aircraft of World War II. It is a twin-engine aircraft. It has two or three seats. It is built of metal and wood. It was developed from the Bristol Beaufort light bomber. It was used by the Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and United States Army Air Force. After war, it was used by other countries like Dominican Republic, Israel, and Turkey. It was used until May 1960 when it was put out of service. At the time 5,928 were built. [1]
| Bristol Beaufighter | |
|---|---|
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| Couple of Bristol Beaufighter over Malta. | |
| Role | Night Fighter & attack aircraft. |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Bristol |
| First flight | 1939 |
| Introduction | 1940 |
| Status | Out of service. |
| Primary user | Royal Air Force. |
| Number built | 5928 |
References
change- ↑ "Bristol Beaufighter Classic Warbirds". www.classicwarbirds.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
