| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 27294 |
| Photo Comment |
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Hardly beautiful, the Beaufighter was developed from the Beaufort torpedo bomber. In WWII it was used at first as a night fighter at then as a long-range strike fighter, especially against Axis shipping. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 December 2017, and has since been viewed 239 times. |