42 results found
| Registration / Serial: | RD867 |
| Military Code: | BQ-I |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ottawa - Rockcliffe (CYRO / YRO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Collection: | Canada Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Pierre LangloisContact |
| Photo ID: | 187906Submit Correction |
| View count: | 153 |
| Registration / Serial: | RD867 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ottawa - Rockcliffe (CYRO / YRO)Map | Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Pierre LangloisContact |
| Registration / Serial: | RD867 |
| Military Code: | BQ-I |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ottawa - Rockcliffe (CYRO / YRO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Collection: | Canada Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Pierre LangloisContact |
| Photo ID: | 187906Submit Correction |
| View count: | 153 |
| Registration / Serial: | RD867 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ottawa - Rockcliffe (CYRO / YRO)Map | Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Pierre LangloisContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-350 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Richmond / New South Wales (YSRI / XRH)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1 January 1955 to 29 October 2019 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Photo ID: | 179386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 636 |
The RAAF's last four Beaufighters gathered at what is believed to be RAAF Richmond where 30 (Target Towing) Sqn was based. In early 1956 the aircraft were ferried to Tocumwal. Three were scrapped there but the second aircraft in this line-up, A8-328, was donated to the Lord Mayor's camp for children at Portsea, Victoria from where it was rescued in 1962 and preserved.
| Registration / Serial: | A8-350 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Richmond / New South Wales (YSRI / XRH)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1 January 1955 to 29 October 2019 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-350 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Richmond / New South Wales (YSRI / XRH)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1 January 1955 to 29 October 2019 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Photo ID: | 179386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 636 |
The RAAF's last four Beaufighters gathered at what is believed to be RAAF Richmond where 30 (Target Towing) Sqn was based. In early 1956 the aircraft were ferried to Tocumwal. Three were scrapped there but the second aircraft in this line-up, A8-328, was donated to the Lord Mayor's camp for children at Portsea, Victoria from where it was rescued in 1962 and preserved.
| Registration / Serial: | A8-350 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Richmond / New South Wales (YSRI / XRH)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1 January 1955 to 29 October 2019 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Registration / Serial: | T3316 |
| Military Code: | M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Idku (closed)Map (unconfirmed) |
| Country: | Egypt |
| Photo Date: | 1941 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 147767Submit Correction |
| View count: | 738 |
Widely distributed wartime photo of T3316. It was with 272 Sqn based at Idku (Edku) on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. That the photo found its way to Australia suggests the crew may have included an Australian but that detail is not recorded. Photo from: National Library of Australia
| Registration / Serial: | T3316 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Idku (closed)Map (unconfirmed) | Country: | Egypt |
| Photo Date: | 1941 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | T3316 |
| Military Code: | M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Idku (closed)Map (unconfirmed) |
| Country: | Egypt |
| Photo Date: | 1941 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 147767Submit Correction |
| View count: | 738 |
Widely distributed wartime photo of T3316. It was with 272 Sqn based at Idku (Edku) on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. That the photo found its way to Australia suggests the crew may have included an Australian but that detail is not recorded. Photo from: National Library of Australia
| Registration / Serial: | T3316 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Idku (closed)Map (unconfirmed) | Country: | Egypt |
| Photo Date: | 1941 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Military Code: | SK-G |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | Moorabbin Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | February 1988 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 124338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 514 |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | February 1988 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Military Code: | SK-G |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | Moorabbin Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | February 1988 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 124338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 514 |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | February 1988 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | RD*** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 93052Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
One of six Beaufighters bought by Fairey Aviation for overhaul and resale. Fairey's working party has checked the engines and deleted the RAF serial before ferrying to Ringway. The a/c became G-AJMB/JMG and four were sold to Israel. G-AJMF remained in a hangar at Ringway until it was scrapped in August 1949.
| Registration / Serial: | RD*** |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map | Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | RD*** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 93052Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
One of six Beaufighters bought by Fairey Aviation for overhaul and resale. Fairey's working party has checked the engines and deleted the RAF serial before ferrying to Ringway. The a/c became G-AJMB/JMG and four were sold to Israel. G-AJMF remained in a hangar at Ringway until it was scrapped in August 1949.
| Registration / Serial: | RD*** |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map | Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | Moorabbin Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 3 January 2009 |
| Photo by: | Andrei BezmylovContact |
| Photo ID: | 85185Submit Correction |
| View count: | 135 |
On display at the Aviation Museum in Moorabbin - one of only 6 complete Beaufighters remaining in the world, and one of only two complete Australian-made examples
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 January 2009 |
| Photo by: | Andrei BezmylovContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | Moorabbin Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 3 January 2009 |
| Photo by: | Andrei BezmylovContact |
| Photo ID: | 85185Submit Correction |
| View count: | 135 |
On display at the Aviation Museum in Moorabbin - one of only 6 complete Beaufighters remaining in the world, and one of only two complete Australian-made examples
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 January 2009 |
| Photo by: | Andrei BezmylovContact |
| Registration / Serial: | RD220 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | National Museum of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 81067Submit Correction |
| View count: | 352 |
The Beaufighter was a heavy fighter that first flew in 1939 and entered service in 1940. This example was one of 16 operated by the Portuguese Navy. It is under resoration at the Scottish Museum of Flight, the complete aircraft seen here in sections
| Registration / Serial: | RD220 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | RD220 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | National Museum of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 81067Submit Correction |
| View count: | 352 |
The Beaufighter was a heavy fighter that first flew in 1939 and entered service in 1940. This example was one of 16 operated by the Portuguese Navy. It is under resoration at the Scottish Museum of Flight, the complete aircraft seen here in sections
| Registration / Serial: | RD220 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 71238Submit Correction |
| View count: | 185 |
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 71238Submit Correction |
| View count: | 185 |
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 65640Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | A19-144 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk.XIc |
| C/n (msn): | [ JM135 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 65640Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | A19-144 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk.XIc |
| C/n (msn): | [ JM135 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | Moorabbin Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 1973 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 59785Submit Correction |
| View count: | 167 |
Photo taken during the early stages of a lengthy restoration to display standard. Built in WW2 by the Department of Aircraft Production at Fishermen's Bend, Melbourne.
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 1973 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | Moorabbin Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 1973 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 59785Submit Correction |
| View count: | 167 |
Photo taken during the early stages of a lengthy restoration to display standard. Built in WW2 by the Department of Aircraft Production at Fishermen's Bend, Melbourne.
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 1973 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52971Submit Correction |
| View count: | 449 |
Even just building Aifix models of the beaufighter as a kid I thought the type was menacing. Those huge engines meant it could carry a formidable armament turning the type into a very effective night-fighter or ground-attack aircraft. In total 5562 Beaufighters were built serving with 52 operational RAF Squadrons, indeed the last flight was not until 1960 at RAF Seletar. Although displayed with D-day stripes this airframe never flew with the RAF, rather served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52971Submit Correction |
| View count: | 449 |
Even just building Aifix models of the beaufighter as a kid I thought the type was menacing. Those huge engines meant it could carry a formidable armament turning the type into a very effective night-fighter or ground-attack aircraft. In total 5562 Beaufighters were built serving with 52 operational RAF Squadrons, indeed the last flight was not until 1960 at RAF Seletar. Although displayed with D-day stripes this airframe never flew with the RAF, rather served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk6C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 46649Submit Correction |
| View count: | 401 |
Coastal Command Beaufighter VIC equipped with underwing racks for anti-shipping rockets. It is passing through Manchester Ringway on delivery by a pilot (left) of the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. The airport control tower is lower right. Obtained from an ATA pilot over 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk6C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk6C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 46649Submit Correction |
| View count: | 401 |
Coastal Command Beaufighter VIC equipped with underwing racks for anti-shipping rockets. It is passing through Manchester Ringway on delivery by a pilot (left) of the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. The airport control tower is lower right. Obtained from an ATA pilot over 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk6C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | T5049 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 244 |
This Beaufighter was built under license by the Fairey in Stockport and delivered to the RAAF in 1942 as A19-43. It is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF as the USAAF Beaufighter flown by Capt. Harold Augspurger, Commander of the 415th NFS, who shot down an He.111 carrying German staff officers in September 1944.
| Registration / Serial: | T5049 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | T5049 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 41865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 244 |
This Beaufighter was built under license by the Fairey in Stockport and delivered to the RAAF in 1942 as A19-43. It is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF as the USAAF Beaufighter flown by Capt. Harold Augspurger, Commander of the 415th NFS, who shot down an He.111 carrying German staff officers in September 1944.
| Registration / Serial: | T5049 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 34483Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
The Beaufighter was one of the most significant British aircraft of the middle years of the Second World War. It was a very effective ground-attack aircraft and night fighter. After the War it was used by Coastal Command for shipping protection. This aircraft previously served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 34483Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
The Beaufighter was one of the most significant British aircraft of the middle years of the Second World War. It was a very effective ground-attack aircraft and night fighter. After the War it was used by Coastal Command for shipping protection. This aircraft previously served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 27294Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 27294Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SR911 |
| Military Code: | 8Q-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TT10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 34 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cambridge (EGSC / CBG)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 24757Submit Correction |
| View count: | 250 |
Beaufighter TT.10 target tug of 34 Squadron at its detached base at Teversham. Converted from Beaufighter X, which had been one of only 10 to be completed at Weston-super-Mare from an order for 250 aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | SR911 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TT10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cambridge (EGSC / CBG)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | SR911 |
| Military Code: | 8Q-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TT10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 34 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cambridge (EGSC / CBG)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 24757Submit Correction |
| View count: | 250 |
Beaufighter TT.10 target tug of 34 Squadron at its detached base at Teversham. Converted from Beaufighter X, which had been one of only 10 to be completed at Weston-super-Mare from an order for 250 aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | SR911 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TT10 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cambridge (EGSC / CBG)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | T3177 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk2F |
| C/n (msn): | [ T3177 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1943 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 10627Submit Correction |
| View count: | 618 |
Used by Rolls Royce for flight tests of the Griffon engine from their base at Hucknall. Obtained from RR 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | T3177 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk2F |
| C/n (msn): | [ T3177 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1943 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | T3177 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk2F |
| C/n (msn): | [ T3177 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1943 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 10627Submit Correction |
| View count: | 618 |
Used by Rolls Royce for flight tests of the Griffon engine from their base at Hucknall. Obtained from RR 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | T3177 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk2F |
| C/n (msn): | [ T3177 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1943 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | A19-** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1942 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 10102Submit Correction |
| View count: | 436 |
UK-built Beaufighter 1C wearing the two-colour South East Asia version of the Allied roundel. Obtained from the RAAF 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | A19-** |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1942 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | A19-** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1942 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 10102Submit Correction |
| View count: | 436 |
UK-built Beaufighter 1C wearing the two-colour South East Asia version of the Allied roundel. Obtained from the RAAF 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | A19-** |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1942 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Military Code: | SK-G |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1988 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8341Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
DAP-built Beaufighter 21 on display at the museum at Moorabbin wearing the wartime roundels and 'SK' code letters of 93 Squadron RAAF.
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1988 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Military Code: | SK-G |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| Licence-built by: | DAP |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1988 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8341Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
DAP-built Beaufighter 21 on display at the museum at Moorabbin wearing the wartime roundels and 'SK' code letters of 93 Squadron RAAF.
| Registration / Serial: | A8-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1988 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | T4*** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Area: | Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1941 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 7828Submit Correction |
| View count: | 405 |
Fairey Aviation built 498 Beaufighters at Stockport and flew them from Manchester (Ringway) between December 1940 and May 1943. Many were supplied to Australia. From Faireys 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | T4*** |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Area: | Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1941 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | T4*** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Area: | Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1941 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 7828Submit Correction |
| View count: | 405 |
Fairey Aviation built 498 Beaufighters at Stockport and flew them from Manchester (Ringway) between December 1940 and May 1943. Many were supplied to Australia. From Faireys 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | T4*** |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk1C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Area: | Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1941 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |