Beaufighter Aces of World War 2 by A Thomas Osprey Book

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This book chronicles the combat careers and personal exploits of pilots (including Australians) who achieved ace status flying the Bristol Beaufighter, a heavy, twin-engine strike aircraft.

Notable Beaufighter Aces

Squadron Leader Reginald Lloyd "Butch" Gordon (DFC & Bar), Australian one of the leading Bristol Beaufighter aces in the South-West Pacific Area while serving with 31 Squadron RAAF.

Wing Commander Bob Braham: Claimed 19 of his 29 total aerial victories while flying the Beaufighter.

Flying Officer Ronald Rankin, DFC & Bar (3 November 1914 – 7 August 1991) Australian who flew with 30 Sqn

Flight Sergeant Ronald Frank "R.F." Hammond, DFM was an Australian flying ace of World War II. Serving with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), he was attached to No. 248 Squadron RAF in Europe.

Sergeant Arthur Hodgkinson: Credited with the first operational Beaufighter victory and the first of 11 personal kills.

Flight Lieutenant Edward Coate: DFC & Bar (13 August 1908 – 18 March 1995) An Australian pilot credited with 9.5 victories in the Mediterranean and North African theaters.