Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Final product photos, HA2311, Beaufighter TF Mk.X

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA2311, Beaufighter TF Mk.X RD315, 254 Squadron, Coastal Command 1944. 


No 254 Squadron was formed in May 1918 and disbanded on February 22, 1919. No. 254 was reformed on October 30, 1939 at Stradishall flying Blenheims to protect shipping.

In 1940 the squadron was transferred from Fighter to Coastal Command and began reconnaissance missions as well as defensive tasks. In June 1942 the squadron converted to the Bristol Beaufighter and joined the strike wing at North Coates for the duration.

On October 1st, 1946 the 254 was renumbered 42 Squadron. Aircraft QM-F RD351 was one of 500 manufactured at Old Mixon Shadow Factory, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.






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