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The Bristol Beaufort (manufacturer designation Type 152) is a British twin-engined torpedo bomber designed by the ... During the first years of World War II, ...
The Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter (often called the Beau) is a British multi-role aircraft developed during the Second World War by the Bristol Aeroplane Company.It was originally conceived as a heavy fighter variant of the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber.
No. 15 Squadron was formed at Camden, New South Wales, on 27 January 1944.The squadron was issued with 19 Bristol Beaufort light bombers and 380 air and ground crew, and had the roles of conducting anti-submarine patrols off the full length of the Australian east coast as well as supporting Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy operations and conducting photo reconnaissance. [1]
Next two aircraft were delivered in 1946 after overhaul by Bristol company. All aircraft were delivered from RAF stocks. ... Beaufort, Beaufighter and Mosquito in ...
It was originally formed as a bomber and maritime patrol squadron that operated during World War II. Raised in early 1942 from the remnants of a British unit that had been destroyed in Malaya, the squadron flew Bristol Beauforts from bases in Queensland and New Guinea, undertaking torpedo- and level-bombing sorties against Japanese targets in ...
Bristol Beaufort. The Beaufort was derived from a medium bomber and was used by the Fleet Air Arm from 1940 until the end of the war. The Beauforts operated could use both torpedoes and bombs and lay naval mines. [30] [31] Beaufighter TF.X at RAF Museum with examples of its armament. Bristol Beaufighter
No. 86 Sqn Liberator GR Mk.V, 1943. The squadron was reformed on 6 December 1940, initially flying Bristol Blenheim light bombers on convoy escort duties. In June 1941 the squadron was re-equipped with Bristol Beaufort torpedo bombers, and began minelaying sorties on 15 July.
Bristol Beaufort of No. 42 Squadron, March 1941. On 14 December 1936, 'B' flight of No. 22 Squadron was expanded into a new No. 42 Squadron. [1] [2] In 1939, No. 42 Squadron was based at RAF Bircham Newton. Initially the unit was equipped with Vickers Vildebeests before re-equipping with Bristol Beauforts in January 1940.