Aircraft Photo of A19-144 | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk.XIc | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #65640
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A19-144
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk.XIc
C/n (msn):[ JM135 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:DuxfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSU   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:29 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 65640
Photo Comment

Originally designated JM135 prior to delivery to the RAAF in July 1943, this combat veteran beaufighter was scrapped for spares after a tail-wheel collapse in Jan. 1944. Currently under restoration with TFC she will eventually be a composite of four ex-Aussie aircraft.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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