Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2302
Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF Diecast Model
RAF No.604 Sqn, John Cunningham, RAF Middle Wallop, England, December 1940 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF | | 7" | | 9.75" |
604 Squadron "County of Middlesex" began using Beaufighters in September 1940. Initially used to provide night defense, but in 1943 was changed to night intrusion operations. The highest scoring RAF night fighter pilot was John "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham with 20 victories. In 1940 he was the first pilot to shoot down an airplane using radar. To cover that they had radar the British came up with a story that the pilot's could see in the dark and it was all possible because of the vitamin A in carrots.
Designed to counter the growing threat of the Luftwaffe, the British Bristol Beaufighter-known as "Beau"-first flew on July 17th, 1939. The rugged Beaufighter had two-speed supercharged radial engines mounted well ahead of the wing leading edges. The cockpit was located in the snub nose, which gave the pilot an excellent forward view. A navigator, wireless operator and rear gunner were positioned in a rear cupola. The Beau's premier role was as a nightfighter, but it was also used as a long-range fighter and developed into an antishipping and ground attack cannon rocket-firing fighter, torpedo plane and tactical bomber. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale Bristol Beaufighter is constructed almost entirely from diecast metal with a large thick solid metal wing and stubby nose. The fuselage features four 20mm cannon ports with vents for spent shell casings, simulated fabric stretched control surfaces and removable canopies that open to reveal pad-printed instrument panels, control yoke and side-mounted equipment. The wing has six gun ports on the leading edge and seamlessly-blended engine nacelles and cooling fins on each cylinder head. Variants in the series include the TF.Mk.X torpedo fighter with removable torpedo, the night fighter Mk.IF with "herringbone" antenna and the all-weather/night attack Mk.VIF with its "thimble-nose" radome.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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