Beaufighter Collection

Bristol Beaufighter VI

Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF X flying

Bristol 156 Beaufighter -flown by Coastal Command with torpedo and rocket projectile armament The type proved lethally effective against enemy shipping

Bristol 156 Beaufighter IV a quartet in quest of their quarry Just under 6, 000 Beaufighters were to be built

Bristol Beaufighter Mk. 1F aeroplane
Bristol Beaufighter Mk.1F MM856 aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Ron Ellison and Hugh Statham alongside Bristol Beaufighter
Ron Ellison, left, and Hugh Statham, right, alongside a Bristol Beaufighter at Old Mixon

Bristol 156 Beaufighter VIF (forward view, flying) of No30 Squadron RaF

Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10 RD758, Bahrain
Built as a Beaufighter TF.X (Torpedo Fighter version) RD758 was converted to a TT.X, for target towing Date: 1956

Bristol Beaufighter TF. 10 RD253
Bristol Beaufighter TF.10 RD253, at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, on 30 December 1991. Date: 1991

Bristol Beaufighter Mk. XI A19-144
Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk. XI A19-144, under restoration at Duxford. Date: circa 2008

Bristol Beaufighter - Two-seat mid-wing Fighter, Fighter-bomber and Torpedo Aircraft. Two 1, 600 H.P. Britsol Hercules Engines. Top speed exceeds 330mph. Range - 1, 500 miles

Attack on a Norwegian fjord by R. A. F. Beaufighters. March 1945
Attack on a Norwegian fjord by R.A.F. Beaufighters. March 1945

British Beaufighters cripple whole enemy fleet convoy off Norwegian Coast. An armed German trawler bursts into flames after Beaufighters of RAF Coastal Command, aided by pilots from Canada

S. A. A. F. Beaufighter attacking a bridge at Gorizia, Italy. 5th December 1944
S.A.A.F. Beaufighter attacking a bridge at Gorizia, Italy. 5th December 1944

Night Fighter Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. (Picture) A night fighter pilot gives the signal for chocks away, He comes from Stellerton, Nova Scotia. 25th February 1942

Royal Air Force - Bristol Beaufighter NF Mk. II Date: 1941

Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter Mk. IF V8341
Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IF V8341, on take-off with the undercarriage retracting. Visible on the leading edges outboard of the engines are the receive antennae of the AI Mk.IV airborne

Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk. X
Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X (with Torpedo and Dihedral Tail Plane) - 31st July, 1942. Date: 1942

Bristol 156 Beaufighter IC of No 252 Squadron in Libya Initially deployed to Malta in early 1941, Beaufighters helped sweep Rommels forces from North Africa

Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10 RD867, Rockcliffe, Canada
Built as a Beaufighter TF.X (Torpedo Fighter version) RD467 was converted to a TT.X, for target towing. Seen here in bad condition at Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa, Canada

Bristol Beaufighter I R2055 the fourth prototype
Bristol Beaufighter I, R2055, the fourth prototype, with Vickerss and Rolls-Royce 40mm guns at Duxford in 1941. Date: 1941

Bristol Beaufighter TFX SR919
Bristol Beaufighter TFX, SR919, later converted to TT10 standard. The last production Beaufighter

Bristol 156 Beaufighter IF entered service in September 1940, with many later fitted with radar to serve as night fighters

Bristol 156 Beaufighter IF flying with centrimetric AI

Bristol 156 Beaufighter IC found its way into the RAF s
Bristol 156 Beaufighter IC found its way into the RAFs Coastal Command to worry enemy shipping, especially E-Boats

Bristol 156 Beaufighter IC (forward view, flying)

Bristol 156 Beaufighter -born from an urgent need to find a long ranged fighter, the prototype shown flew in July 1939 and used many parts from the earlier Beaufort

Beaufighter long-range fighter by G. H. Davis
Most deadly of long-range fighters: the Beaufighter in detail. Heavily armed, and flying at over 300 mph, the Beaufighter added to the might of the RAF during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Bristol Beaufighter IC A19-2 of the RaF modified
Bristol Beaufighter IC, A19-2, of the RaF, modified to take two Wright Double Cyclone GR2600-A5B radials

Bristol Beaufighter TTX NT913
Bristol Beaufighter TTX, NT913

Bristol Beaufighter V R2274
Bristol Beaufighter V, R2274, with four-gun Boulton Paul BPAI dorsal turret

Bristol Beaufighter IIF T3177
Bristol Beaufighter IIF, T3177, with Griffon IIB engine installation at Hucknall in 1941. Date: 1941

Bristol Beaufighter II T3032 with extended dorsal fin
Bristol Beaufighter II, T3032, with extended dorsal fin

Bristol Beaufighter IF R2268 with twin fins and rudders
Bristol Beaufighter IF, R2268, with twin fins and rudders

Bristol Beaufighter VIC EL224 November 1942
Bristol Beaufighter VIC, EL224, November 1942. Date: 1942

Bristol Beaufighter

Bristol Beaufighter in flight

The unarmed Bristol Beaufighter first prototype, R2052, at Filton in July 1939 (sideview). Date: 1939

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The Bristol Beaufighter, also known as the "Beau, " was a formidable aircraft that played a crucial role in World War II. The Bristol Beaufighter VI, with its sleek design and powerful engines, proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the skies. One of the most iconic images of the Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF X is it soaring through the air, showcasing its impressive capabilities. This particular model was flown by Coastal Command and demonstrated exceptional performance during combat missions. Another variant, the Bristol 156 Beaufighter IV, formed a quartet on an important quest. These brave pilots embarked on daring missions together, relying on their trusty aircraft to navigate through treacherous skies. The earlier version of this remarkable plane was the Bristol Beaufighter Mk. 1F aeroplane. It paved the way for future models and showcased its versatility both in aerial combat and ground attack roles. Ron Ellison and Hugh Statham were two notable individuals who flew alongside this magnificent aircraft. Their skills combined with the power of the Bristol Beaufighter resulted in countless victories against enemy forces. A forward view captures our attention when observing the Bristol 156 Beaufighter VIF flying gracefully through open skies. Its sleek silhouette hints at its speed and agility while instilling awe in all who witness it. In Bahrain, we find another variation called RD758 -the Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10- making its mark among other planes stationed there. Its presence serves as a reminder of how instrumental this aircraft was across different theaters of war. Lastly, we have RD253 -the legendary Bristol Beaufighter TF. 10- which appears multiple times due to its significance throughout history's annals. Each mention emphasizes just how vital this specific model was during critical moments in wartime operations.