Tag: airplane
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Dornier Do 17 in Swiss Service
Dornier Do 17 in Swiss Service The Swiss Air Force operated one Dornier Do 17Z-2, that was interned after landing at Basel Airport in April 1940. Read more
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Bristol Beaufighter in Australian Service
Bristol Beaufighter in Australian Service Bristol Beaufighters were operated by Australia in both the European and Pacific Theatres during the Second World War. In Europe, RAAF Number 455 and 456 Squadrons operated under RAF control, with 455 using its Beaufighters as part of Coastal Command’s Strike Wing, while 456 operated as a night fighter squadron. Read more
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Bristol Beaufighter Prototypes
Bristol Beaufighter Prototypes Originally designed as a heavy fighter version of the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber, the Beaufighter developed into a multi-role aircraft. Its large size enabled it to carry early AI radar sets along with a heavy armament of four 20mm cannon and six .303 machine guns, making it an effective night fighter. Later Read more