Bristol Beaufort
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Bristol_Beaufort_2.jpg Two Mk1s from 217 Squadron | |
| History | |
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| Type | Bristol Beaufort |
| Role | Medium day bombers / training aircraft |
| Designer | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company & Aust Department of Aircraft Production Melbourne |
| Number built | 1,121 + 700 Australian version |
| Primary users | RAAF; RAF Coastal Command; Fleet Air Arm |
| In service | 1939 |
| Out of service | 1945 |
Remarks
Crew members
- Arthur Matthew Aitken Pilot