ICM Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA With Tropical Filters

Build a piece of RAF history with this detailed 1/48 scale Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA plastic model kit with tropical filters, designed to represent the aircraft that served in the harsh conditions of North Africa and the Mediterranean during World War II. This variant of the Bristol Beaufort, produced by the legendary Bristol Aeroplane Company, features the tropical modifications used to operate in extreme heat and dusty environments.

The Mk.IA version of the Beaufort came equipped with:

A revised machine-gun turret, similar to that of the Bristol Blenheim

ASV radar systems for maritime target acquisition

Modified carburettor intakes (tropical filters) for reliable performance in desert conditions

Serving with RAF Coastal Command, this aircraft played a crucial role in torpedo attacks, bombing missions, and naval mine-laying. Its primary targets were Axis convoys and warships operating in the Mediterranean theatre — making this a must-have for any modeller focused on WWII operations in North Africa or maritime combat. 

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