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Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter Mk. IF V8341
Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IF V8341, on take-off with the undercarriage retracting. Visible on the leading edges outboard of the engines are the receive antennae of the AI Mk.IV airborne interception radar (the transmit antenna on a Beaufighter was in the extreme nose of the aircraft, not visible in this shot). Date: 1941
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Airborne Antenna Antennae Beaufighter Bristol Edges Engines Extreme Interception Leading Nose Outboard Radar Receive Shot Take Off Transmit Undercarriage Visible
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1. Title: "Royal Air Force's Bristol Beaufighter Mk. IF V8341 Taking Off with AI Mk.IV Airborne Interception Radar Antennas Extended" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the moment of take-off for a Royal Air Force (RAF) Bristol Beaufighter Mk. IF, serial number V8341. The image showcases the powerful aircraft as it ascends into the sky, with the undercarriage retracting in the background. The leading edges of the wings, outboard of the engines, are prominently visible, bearing the receive antennae of the AI Mk.IV airborne interception radar system. The Beaufighter, a versatile British multirole combat aircraft, was extensively used during World War II for various roles, including anti-shipping strikes, intruder operations, and air defense. The AI Mk.IV radar system was a crucial component of the Beaufighter's airborne interception capabilities, enabling it to detect and engage enemy aircraft at night or in adverse weather conditions. In this photograph, the transmit antenna, located in the extreme nose of the aircraft, is not visible. However, the receive antennae, positioned on the leading edges of the wings, are clearly discernible. This image offers a unique perspective on the Beaufighter's advanced technology and its role in the RAF's aerial warfare efforts during the early years of the conflict. The Beaufighter's distinctive silhouette, powerful engines, and the intricate details of its radar antennae make this photograph an essential addition to any aviation enthusiast's collection or historical archive. This image is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation that defined the RAF's aeronautical achievements during World War II. Date: 1941. Keywords: Royal Air Force, Bristol, Beaufighter, Mk. IF, V8341, take off, undercarriage, retracting, visible, leading edges, outboard, engines, receive antennae, AI Mk.IV, airborne interception, radar, transmit antenna, extreme nose, aircraft, shot.
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