One of the most effective British fighters of the Second World War often goes overlooked in favor of the more flashy Hawker Hurricanes and Supermarine Spitfires. The Bristol Beaufighter, of which nearly 6,000 entered service during a six-year production run from 1940 to 1946, distinguished itself in aerial combat for its impressive versatility throughout the conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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