Observer's badge, anyone?

[Airspeed]

It's a whole new (financial) year; time to resume spotter tests, lads and lassies.
I'll experiment with them on non-birthday days, to gauge the interest.
Rather than silhouettes, we'll kick off with a photo.
It looks like a, a, yes, one of those - I think.
You'll need details to score points though.

[DaveG]

Bristol Beaufighter Mk.V

[chrispbits]

It's a fairly grainy photograph taken on what looks like a gloomy winter's day but difficult to tell because it's in black and white. There's a fairly sparse copse or line of trees in the background with what might be a small structure on it's left hand edge. And where that was taken is either overrun by rabbits or someone is very handy with a lawnmower.

[chrispbits]

I forgot to add that we would be able to see the tree line better if somebody hadn't stuck a Bristol Beaufighter Mk.V in front of it.

[Airspeed]

Well pounced, Dave!

Initially a MkIIF, Merlin powered, 4 x .303s mounted in the dorsal turret.
Re-designated MkV, but never went into production.
The MkIIB was fitted with RR Griffons and 4 blade props.
The MkX, which we remember from the Airfix days, was actually the slowest and had the lowest service ceiling of the variants.
A photo of another MkII follows. The MkII flew faster and higher than any other Mk.
For the data and photos, I give full credit to Aeroplane magazine, August 2003.


Chris, Excellent detail scores you 20 points, humour, an extra 20, and a bonus 20 for mentioning the MkV...
that all adds up to more points than I have on my fingers and toes, but sadly, zero badges.

[chrispbits]

Surely points mean badges Mike? Can I have a SU Badge or SUB for short? I've leave you to fill in the meaning of SU .

[airboatr]

I would like my winnings in cash please

Thank you

[Airspeed]

I would like my winnings in cash please

Thank you

We might fly under that bridge if and when we get there, Joe.

[Airspeed]

Surely points mean badges Mike? Can I have a SU Badge or SUB for short? I've leave you to fill in the meaning of SU .

Were you thinking along these lines, Chris?
Apologies to Graham for stealing his image.

[Airspeed]

I would like my winnings in cash please

Thank you

We might fly under that bridge if and when we get there, Joe.

Do you recognise this place, Joe?