List of Bristol Beaufighter operators
The following are operators of the Bristol Beaufighter:
Military operators
Australia
- European Theatre
- No. 455 Squadron RAAF (maritime strike)
- No. 456 Squadron RAAF (night fighter)
- Pacific Theatre
Canada
Dominican Republic
- Escuadron de Caza-Bombardeo received 10 TF.X (rebuilt back to VIF standard) aircraft in 1948. Aircraft received numbers from 306 to 315 and were used until June 1954.[2]
Israel
- 103 Squadron operated 4 TF.X aircraft between July and November 1948.[2]
New Zealand
Poland
Portugal
- Portugal bought 15 TF.X aircraft delivered during March and April 1945. Next two aircraft were delivered in 1946 after overhaul by Bristol company. All aircraft were delivered from RAF stocks.[2]
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South Africa
- No. 16 Squadron SAAF
- No. 19 Squadron SAAF (also known as RAF No. 227 Squadron)
Turkey
- First Beaufighters TF.X (at least nine) were delivered in 1944 straight from frontline units. Another 23 TF.X aircraft were bought in 1946.[2]
United Kingdom
United States
- 414th Night Fighter Squadron
- 415th Night Fighter Squadron
- 416th Night Fighter Squadron
- 417th Night Fighter Squadron
See also
References
Notes
Bibliography
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