BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER

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This well-illustrated book presents the technical and combat history of this popular warhorse. The book is illustrated with 200 black and white photographs, presenting both the tec hnical and combat qualities of this fighter plane [...] Characteristics Book cover finish Hardcover ( square back binding ) Special features Dust jacket Condition Used very good Number of pages 192 Published date First published in 2004 Language English Collection / Series CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES Size 22.86 x 28.58 x 2.54 cm Author Jerry Scutts Editor The Crowood Press Ltd Description DEVELOPED from the unloved Bristol Beaufort, the Beaufighter was the RAF's first purpose-built night fighter. Powered by two Bristol Hercules radial engines, it had a reputation for being one of the most difficult to fly, yet most effective, aircraft in the RAF's armoury in the first years of World War Two. Used extensively in Europe, the Beaufighter also flew with distinction in the South-East Asian theatre, and with several foreign air forces. This well-illustrated book presents the technical and combat history of this popular warhorse. Show more