Aircraft Photo of A19-2 | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C | Australia - Air Force

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	A19-2
Aircraft Original Type:	Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Generic Type:	Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Version:	Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C
C/n (msn):	[ T4921 ]
Operator Titles:	Australia - Air Force

Location
City / Airport:	Melbourne - Fishermans Bend (closed)Map
Region / Country:	Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:	None

Photo Date:	1944
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	720578

Photo Comment
The only Beaufighter powered by Wright GR-2600 engines, The nacelles extended past the trailing edge of the wings to accommodate the larger engines. Conversion was a safeguard against disruption to the supply of Bristol Hercules engines for Australian-made Beaufighters. Performance was poorer than Hercules-powered aircraft and engine supply was not disrupted, so the project was dropped. A19-2, a British-built aircraft and a combat veteran, was scrapped. Photo from: National Archives of Australia This photo was added on 26 August 2024, and has since been viewed 333 times.

Photo Comment

The only Beaufighter powered by Wright GR-2600 engines, The nacelles extended past the trailing edge of the wings to accommodate the larger engines. Conversion was a safeguard against disruption to the supply of Bristol Hercules engines for Australian-made Beaufighters. Performance was poorer than Hercules-powered aircraft and engine supply was not disrupted, so the project was dropped. A19-2, a British-built aircraft and a combat veteran, was scrapped. Photo from: National Archives of Australia

This photo was added on 26 August 2024, and has since been viewed 333 times.

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