| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 012819 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Unknown British Official Photographer |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 7 July 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A COASTAL COMMAND "DESTROYER" THIS NEW SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS INCLUDES THE FIRST EVER TO BE TAKEN ...
Description
A COASTAL COMMAND "DESTROYER" THIS NEW SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS INCLUDES THE FIRST EVER TO BE TAKEN OF TORPEDOES BEING DROPPED FROM BEAUFORT AIRCRAFT OF COASTAL COMMAND. THIS FINE AIRCRAFT, WHICH IS IDEAL FOR THE JOB, CARRIES THE "TIN FISH" IN A RECESS IN THE FUSELAGE, AND ITS USE AGAINST NAZI COASTAL TRAFFIC FROM NORWAY TO THE MEDITERRANEAN IN SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ROYAL NAVY SHOULD DO MUCH TO SHORTEN THE WAR. A BEAUFORT OF COASTAL COMMAND SHOWING HOW THE TORPEDO IS CARRIED IN THE FUSELAGE.