British and beefy Bristol Beaufighters of No. 272 Squadron RAF flying over Malta, date unknown. The Beaufighter was nicknamed “Whispering Death” by the Japanese due to its quiet approach.
“Whispering Death” Over Malta: The Powerful Bristol Beaufighter of No. 272 Squadron RAF Over the embattled skies of Malta during World War II, a distinctive silhouette would sometimes appear—broad wings, bulging fuselage, bristling with armament. It was the British Bristol Beaufighter, one of the most versatile and hard-hitting twin-engine aircraft of the conflict. When flown […]