Beaufighter

[B-17engineer]

Some nice footage


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcu7C9e0xfg

 

[Lucky13]

Some more....


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsUdbzQCm_Y

 

[Freebird]

Hey does anyone know what is the minimum runway length needed for a loaded Beaufighter to take off? What about landing?

 

[B-17engineer]

I emailed a friend that knows i will get back to you

 

[Freebird]

Thanks, I was just curious. I know the British used A-20's Baltimores in the desert, I wonder if they could use shorter strips than the Beau?

 

[B-17engineer]

Yea.......He knows a lot bout WWII planes.........He should know if not i will do some research..unless you find out first