Corgi Bristol Beaufighter TF.10 RAF 1949 (1/72) AA28602
1/72 Bristol Beaufighter TF10 No45 Squadron Operation Firedog RAF Kuala Lumpur Malaya 1949
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SKU: AA28602
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Bristol Beaufighter TF.10 – RD805, No.45 Squadron RAF, Kuala Lumpur, 1949 (1/72) AA28602
This 1/72 scale die-cast model by Corgi represents Bristol Beaufighter TF.10 RD805, code OB-J, flown by RAF No.45 Squadron during Operation Firedog in the Malayan Emergency. Operating from Kuala Lumpur in 1949, these aircraft provided close air support in the jungles of Malaya with their formidable rocket and cannon armament.
- 1/72 scale die-cast model of Bristol Beaufighter TF.10
- Aircraft serial: RD805 / OB-J
- RAF No.45 Squadron, Kuala Lumpur, Malaya
- Operational period: May–December 1949
- Detailed camouflage and markings from Operation Firedog
- Displayable in flight or with landing gear down
As World War II ended, many RAF Beaufighter squadrons were disbanded or transitioned to new types, but No.45 Squadron retained the aircraft into the late 1940s. Replacing Mosquitoes with Beaufighter TF.X variants, the squadron deployed to Malaya where they flew ground-attack missions against Communist insurgents during the Malayan Emergency. The Beaufighter’s long range and heavy armament ensured its effectiveness in close support, even in the twilight of its service. By the close of 1949, the type was phased out in favour of the Bristol Brigand, marking the end of the Beaufighter’s distinguished combat career.
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