Bristol Beaufighter Union Jack Rocks Glass

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The Bristol Beaufighter was a British twin-engine heavy fighter and strike aircraft developed from the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber. It first flew on 17 July 1939 and entered service with the RAF in July 1940. Designed as a long-range fighter, it quickly became one of the RAF’s most versatile aircraft, serving as a night fighter, maritime strike aircraft, and ground attacker.

Powered initially by Bristol Hercules radial engines and later by Merlin engines in some variants, the Beaufighter excelled in both European and Pacific theatres. It was heavily armed with four 20mm Hispano cannons in the nose and up to six machine guns in the wings, along with rockets or torpedoes for strike missions. It was especially effective in night fighting and anti-shipping operations, earning a reputation as a “whispering death” among Japanese forces due to its quiet approach.

Over 5,900 Beaufighters were built in Britain and Australia, serving with RAF, RAAF, FAA, and other Allied air forces. Notably, it played a critical role in Coastal Command, the Burma campaign, and D-Day operations. The Beaufighter was retired from frontline service in the late 1950s but remains one of Britain’s most iconic multi-role aircraft of WWII.