Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk X HA2319
Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk X Airplane
IDF/AF 103 (Elephants) Sqn, RD448, Navatim AB, Israel, 1948 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk X | | 7" | | 9.75" |
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In 1948, the Israeli Air Force 103 Squadron operated the Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X during the War of Independence. The aircraft were acquired from surplus stocks and used for maritime strike, ground attack, and patrol missions. Equipped with torpedoes, rockets, and cannon, the Beaufighter provided heavy firepower against ground targets and coastal shipping. Crews flew missions against enemy forces and supply routes, supporting Israeli operations during the early stages of the conflict. Although few in number, the Beaufighters helped establish the IDF/AF's initial combat capability before being replaced by more modern aircraft. Designed to counter the growing threat of the Luftwaffe, the British Bristol Beaufighter-known as "Beau"-first flew on July 17th, 1939. The rugged Beaufighter had two-speed supercharged radial engines mounted well ahead of the wing leading edges. The cockpit was located in the snub nose, which gave the pilot an excellent forward view. A navigator, wireless operator and rear gunner were positioned in a rear cupola. The Beau's premier role was as a nightfighter, but it was also used as a long-range fighter and developed into an antishipping and ground attack cannon rocket-firing fighter, torpedo plane and tactical bomber. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master's 1:72 scale Bristol Beaufighter is constructed almost entirely from diecast metal with a large thick solid metal wing and stubby nose. The fuselage features four 20mm cannon ports with vents for spent shell casings, simulated fabric stretched control surfaces and removable canopies that open to reveal pad-printed instrument panels, control yoke and side-mounted equipment. The wing has six gun ports on the leading edge and seamlessly-blended engine nacelles and cooling fins on each cylinder head. Variants in the series include the TF.Mk.X torpedo fighter with removable torpedo, the night fighter Mk.IF with "herringbone" antenna and the all-weather/night attack Mk.VIF with its "thimble-nose" radome. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. Designed to counter the growing threat of the Luftwaffe, the British Bristol Beaufighter-known as "Beau"-first flew on July 17th, 1939. The rugged Beaufighter had two-speed supercharged radial engines mounted well ahead of the wing leading edges. The cockpit was located in the snub nose, which gave the pilot an excellent forward view. A navigator, wireless operator and rear gunner were positioned in a rear cupola. The Beau's premier role was as a nightfighter, but it was also used as a long-range fighter and developed into an antishipping and ground attack cannon rocket-firing fighter, torpedo plane and tactical bomber. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. |
