Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
It is my belief that this was primarily a wooden aircraft with no real panel lines ala the Mosquito. Right or wrong.
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Re: Bristol Beaufighter
Not wooden, all metal monocoque construction.
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Re: Bristol Beaufighter
...and right, you are. finally found that information after 2-3 days of looking. A couple of pieces mentioned wood, though.
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Re: Bristol Beaufighter
Here are some shots of NMF, the initial prototype, and one in postwar service. Both show metal skinning and panel lines.




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Re: Bristol Beaufighter
Awesome aircraft the Beaufighter - great photo's Carlos!
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