{"product_id":"icm-bristol-beaufort-mk-ia-with-tropical-filters","title":"ICM - Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA with Tropical Filters","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber began to enter service with the RAF Coastal Command in late 1939. The aircraft was actively used to perform various tasks, and its peak monthly production was up to 30 machines per month. Later the Bristol Beaufort was improved, the composition of armament and equipment changed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mk.IA modification had a new machine gun turret, similar to the one installed on the Bristol Blenheim bomber. Also, ASV radars began to be installed on torpedo bombers, which were used to search for surface targets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis aircraft was in combat in the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa. Here their targets were convoys of transport ships and warships of the Axis countries. Operation in high temperature conditions also led to the use of modified carburetor air intakes on Bristol Beaufort engines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate copy of the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes ASV radar antennas, various options of machine gun armament, torpedo with trolley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour version decal sheet is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristol Beaufort Mk.IA DD959 Q 217 Squadron, Malta, 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristol Beaufort Mk.IA L9965T Mediterranean Sea region, 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristol Beaufort Mk.IA DX157 presumably Indian Ocean region, Spring, 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristol Beaufort Mk.IA EK979 RAF training unit, Bilbais, Egypt, 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:48\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cstrong\u003e 240\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength:\u003cstrong\u003e 275\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth:\u003cstrong\u003e 370 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55584519979393,"sku":"ICM 48311","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/0865\/6936\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-29142304.png?v=1777469015","url":"https:\/\/tonygreensteammodels.co.uk\/products\/icm-bristol-beaufort-mk-ia-with-tropical-filters","provider":"Tony Green Steam Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}