Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA WWII British torpedo bomber Scale 1:48 ICM48315 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA plastic model kit in 1/48 scale from ICM represents a British twin-engine torpedo bomber used by the Royal Air Force during World War II. The Beaufort served as a maritime strike aircraft developed from the earlier Bristol Blenheim design and became an important aircraft for coastal operations, reconnaissance, and torpedo missions over European and overseas theaters.

The Beaufort Mk.IA was an improved early production version equipped with British Bristol Taurus radial engines and strengthened defensive armament. Operated primarily by RAF Coastal Command, the aircraft was widely used for torpedo attacks against naval targets as well as maritime patrol duties across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean regions.

Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA - British World War II Torpedo Bomber

The Beaufort was introduced in the early years of World War II as a specialized torpedo bomber capable of long-range maritime operations. Units equipped with the aircraft operated from the British Isles and overseas bases, conducting patrol flights and anti-shipping missions. Although designed for torpedo delivery, Beaufort squadrons also carried bombs and mines depending on operational requirements.

For modelers: The Bristol Beaufort has a distinctive twin-engine layout with a glazed nose and dorsal defensive position. Careful alignment of the wing and engine nacelle assemblies helps preserve the correct stance of the aircraft. Painting the cockpit and interior subassemblies before fuselage closure can simplify finishing of visible interior areas.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with model parts
• Clear parts
• Decal sheet
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Included marking options

• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA DX135, No.5 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit, Long Kesh, 1943
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA LR906, No.2 Torpedo Training Unit, Castle Kennedy, September 1943
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA DW816, No.22 Squadron, Ceylon, April 1944

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/48
• Model (SKU): ICM48315
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA
• Role: Torpedo bomber
• Subject country: United Kingdom
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by ICM belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is presented in 1/48 scale aircraft model kits.