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Bristol Beaufighter I R2055 the fourth prototype
Bristol Beaufighter I, R2055, the fourth prototype, with Vickerss and Rolls-Royce 40mm guns at Duxford in 1941. Date: 1941
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1941 Beaufighter Bristol Duxford Fourth Guns Prototype Rolls Royce Vickers 40mm
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This photograph captures the fourth prototype of the renowned Bristol Beaufighter I, R2055, at the Duxford airfield in 1941. The Beaufighter, a versatile British combat aircraft, was designed primarily as a night fighter and maritime reconnaissance and strike aircraft during World War II. R2055, with its distinctive rounded nose and powerful engines, is seen here armed with an impressive array of weaponry. The aircraft is equipped with a pair of Vickers Type S machine guns and two Rolls-Royce 40mm automatic cannon, which were revolutionary for their time. These powerful guns were capable of firing explosive rounds and were highly effective against both aircraft and ground targets. The Beaufighter's development was a collaborative effort between Bristol Aeroplane Company and Rolls-Royce. The aircraft's powerplant was the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which provided the Beaufighter with the necessary power to carry its heavy armament and perform its various roles. The fourth prototype, R2055, underwent extensive testing at Duxford and other airfields during 1941. Its successful trials paved the way for the Beaufighter's entry into service with the Royal Air Force and other Allied air forces. The Beaufighter went on to see combat in Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Pacific, becoming a formidable weapon in the Allied arsenal. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the Beaufighter I in its early stages of development and armed with the innovative weaponry that made it a formidable force in the skies during World War II.
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