A detailed history of the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber, covering its operations in the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters during WWII, including British and Australian-built variants and their combat service from 1942-1945. Characteristics ISBN-10 0711006679 Book cover finish(es) Hardcover ( square back binding ) Condition Used, mint condition Author(s) Bruce Robertson Publisher Ian Allan Ltd Number of pages 80 Published date 1976 Language(s) English Size 22 x 30 x 1 cm Categorie(s) • AVIATION MILITAIRE• APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS• SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE Description This comprehensive work covers the Bristol Beaufort twin-engine torpedo bomber used by the Royal Air Force during World War II. The book includes detailed chapters on: Out by Beaufort—Back by Cant Torpedo and Train, Mediterranean Area 1943 Beware Your Friends British-built Beauforts in other Forces Streamline and Scrap Built and Blooded in the Antipodes: The first six Australian-built Commonwealth Confrontation: Australasia 1942 Beaufort Build-up: Australasia 1943 Out by Beaufort—Back by Boat From Strike to Support: Australasia 1944 The Maximum Effort: Australasia 1945 With appendices and extensive documentation of this important RAF aircraft's service history.