1/48 Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk. X WWII - Tamiya 61067  [61067]

Tamiya 61067 - 1/48 Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk. X WWII
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Tamiya
Model:
61067
GTIN:
4950344997084
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Tamiya 61067 Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk. X WWII Propeller Aircrafts Military Series assembly kit 1/48 scale

About the Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk.X featuring its sturdy construction and enough weaponry, the RAF's multipurpose Bristol Beaufighter pleased many duties throughout World War II. Initially, these planes showed their effectiveness as evening interceptors, until that responsibility ended up being desired to your faster Mosquito. The Beaufighter's primary component became ground assault and anti-shipping assault.

 

These generation the Beau, the TF.Mk.X, used a 1770hp Hercules XVI motor and heightened anti-ship attack abilities. Its deadly toolbox consisted comparable eighteen-inch torpedo or two 500 pounds bombs, plus eight rocket projectiles. The nose the airplane housed a genuine navigation system also an Al Mk.8 radar for area and submarine detection. Beginning in very early 1944, the TF.Mk.Xs are implemented to Coastal Squadrons 144, 235 and 404. In a typical anti-ship attack, the rocket prepared Beaus would first approach the enemies vessels at low altitude, firing their rockets. The torpedo ready Beaus would then follow-through, beginning their torpedoes on bad specks of the damaged vessels.

In the Normandy Invasion, the Coastal Squadrons relocated their bases south of England. Afterward, the Mk.Xs attacked and sunk numerous German destroyers and torpedo vessels. In March 1945, within the level of simply forty-eight hours, Squadrons 236 and 254, traveling Mk.Xs, situated and damaged 5 U-boats.

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