Beaufighter question

[Tom Rigg]

Hello,


I noticed on a photo of a Polish Mustang III escorting a torpedo armed Beau Mk. X marked P6-S (of the North Coates strike wing), that there's a small squarish flap protruding down from (it appears) the fuselage behind the wing root).


Anyone know what it is?


Tom

[yak face]

Hi tom , the flap is actually one if the Plywood fins on the rear end of the Torpedo . These additional fins were designed to provide stability while the torpedo was in being dropped and were designed to break away when it hit the water , hope this helps cheers tony

[Tom Rigg]

I had an inkling that was what they're where.


Could you point me in the direction of some other references/pics/diagrams of them?


Ta


Tom

[yak face]

Try this link Tom , I think its most likely it was a mark XV Torpedo http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTBR_WWII.htm cheers tony

[Tom Rigg]

Since I posted I've seen that photo in the link, but thanks anyway.


Tom

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