Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA with tropical filter. Developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber began to enter service with the RAF Coastal Command in late 1939. The aircraft was actively used to perform various tasks, and its peak monthly production was up to 30 machines per month. Later the Bristol Beaufort was improved, the composition of armament and equipment changed. The Mk.IA modification had a new machine gun turret, similar to the one installed on the Bristol Blenheim bomber. Also, ASV radars began to be installed on torpedo bombers, which were used to search for surface targets. This aircraft was on combat at Mediterranean Sea and North Africa. Here their targets were convoys of transport ships and warships of the Axis countries. Operation in high temperature conditions also led to the use of modified carburettor air intakes on Bristol Beaufort engines.
ICM 1:48 Bristol Beaufort Mk.1A with tropical fiters kit - detailed model including selection of 4 different markings.
Additional items are required to complete model as illustrated
Length: 289mm Wingspan: 368mm Parts: 240
MARKINGS
Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA DD959 Q 217 Squadron, Malta, 1942
Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA L9965T Mediterranean Sea region, 1942
Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA DX157 presumbly Indian Ocean region, Spring, 1944
Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA EK979 RAF traning unit, Bilbais, Egypt, 1944
