ICM Bristol Beaufort Mk.I, WWII British Dominions Air Force 1:48 ICM48312

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ICM Bristol Beaufort Mk.I, WWII British Dominions Air Force 1:48 ICM48312

Name: ICM Bristol Beaufort Mk.I, WWII British Dominions Air Force 1:48 ICM48312
SKU: ICM48312
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Description

The Bristol Beaufort torpedo-bomber, which was widely used in the RAF Coastal Command, was also a part of the air units of the British Dominion countries. Thus, in August 1941, the 489th squadron was formed from pilots of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). They received several Bristol Beaufort Mk.I, which operated until the winter of 1942. In late 1941, 18 Beaufort Mk.I aircraft were received by the South African Air Force (SAAF) to protect the vital shipping lanes around the Cape of Good Hope.

In the winter of 1942, two divisions were created in the SAAF – the 36th and 37th Coastal Flight, which included these aircraft. At first, they performed patrol functions and later were involved in combat operations against the French forces of the Vichy regime in the region of Madagascar. The Canadian Air Force (RCAF) also operated the Beaufort Beaufort Mk.I – these were the 415th and 149th squadrons. Canadian Beauforts were used until 1943, engaging in patrol flights and solving anti-submarine defence tasks.

Model Features

Can assemble with or without air deflectors
Includes a Mk.XII aircraft torpedo with a torpedo trolley
Five version decal sheet is included (1941-1943)

Markings Available

Bristol Beaufort Mk.I probably N1089 (or N1106) P, No.489 Squadron (RNZAF), fall 1941
Bristol Beaufort Mk.I L9802 GX-S, No. 415 Squadron (RCAF), Thorney Island, November 1941
Bristol Beaufort Mk.I 753 O, 36 Costal Flight (SAAF), Wingfield, Cape Town, spring 1942
Bristol Beaufort Mk.I 761 W, 37 Costal Flight (SAAF), spring 1942
Bristol Beaufort Mk.I N1030, No. 149 Squadron (RCAF), British Columbia, June 1943

Model Information