Victory at Sea Royal Navy Bristol Beaufighter Flights (Plastic)
The Bristol Beaufighter was one of the most versatile and heavily armed aircraft used by the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm during World War II. Originally designed as a long-range heavy fighter, the Beaufighter was later adapted for anti-shipping strikes, convoy protection, and night-fighting missions. Armed with torpedoes, rockets, and powerful cannons, it became a deadly asset in naval warfare, playing a key role in coastal defense and operations in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Pacific.
Features:
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Heavily armed twin-engine aircraft: Equipped with cannons, rockets, and torpedoes for anti-ship strikes.
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Includes multiple flight models: Represents Beaufighter squadrons in naval engagements.
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Highly detailed plastic sculpts: Ideal for Victory at Sea wargaming.
Why Choose the Royal Navy Bristol Beaufighter Flights?
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Perfect for anti-shipping and fleet defense missions: A key asset in naval aviation.
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Historically significant aircraft: Played a major role in maritime operations across multiple theaters.
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Expands aerial combat in Victory at Sea: Adds powerful strike capabilities to Royal Navy forces.
Product Info:
This set includes multiple plastic flight stands representing Royal Navy Bristol Beaufighter formations. Requires assembly and painting. Supplied unpainted with waterslide decals included. Compatible with Victory at Sea wargaming rules.
About the Aircraft:
The Bristol Beaufighter, introduced in 1940, was a fast, heavily armed aircraft used in multiple roles, including long-range fighter escort, torpedo bombing, and anti-submarine patrols. Its quad 20mm cannons, machine guns, and torpedoes made it a highly effective naval strike aircraft, with devastating results against Axis shipping and U-boats. Beaufighters were widely used in the Battle of the Atlantic, North African campaigns, and Pacific theater, proving to be one of the Royal Navy’s most reliable attack aircraft.
About the Model:
This Victory at Sea set accurately depicts Beaufighter flights in combat, with aircraft posed in anti-ship strike formations. Whether for historical wargaming, dioramas, or display collections, these heavy fighters bring powerful firepower and strategic versatility to any Royal Navy fleet.
