HA2318 Hobbymaster Bristol Beaufighter VIF No. 405 (Lynx) Sqn., RCAF, England 1943

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Hobbymaster 1/72nd scale HA2318 Bristol Beaufighter VIF No. 405 (Lynx) Sqn., RCAF, England 1943. Buy online at Flying Tigers.

The Beaufighter was built because of Bristol’s foresight and was company funded. It was built as a long-range fighter using parts that were available from the earlier Beaufort. Using these parts made it possible to complete the first aircraft a little more than 8 months after the concept. The Beaufighter was over shadowed by the Mosquito’s success but it was the Beau that was there in 1940 and 1941 helping to defeat the German night “Blitz”. The Beau served in the Pacific as well as Europe. The Japanese referred to the aircraft as “Whispering Death” because of its ability to strike and disappear so quickly. The last Beaufighter was produced on September 21, 1945 making aircraft 5,562. Of the 5,562 there were 1,063 Mk.VIs.

RRP £98.00