Personal Stories about the Beaufort

Many people were involved in the story of the Beaufort - during construction, servicing and flying operations. Some of their stories can be read below.

Do you have a story that you would like to share with us?
The Beaufort Restoration Group encourages anyone who was involved with the Beaufort - or a story that has been passed to them - to be in contact with us. We would be only too happy to share your story on our website.

"Dead-eye Dick"
Wing Commander JW Kessey, OC 100 Squadron, tells the story of the bombing mission carried out (in A9-616) on 30 January 1945 - against the Japanese Anti-Aircraft position at the Wewak Airstrip known as "Dead-eye Dick".

"A9-190's Story: The End of a Beaufort"
Flying Officer John Caddy relates the story of the end of a Beaufort - its crash-landing at Higgins Strip.

"Landing Mishap at 1 OTU"
W Dalitz tells the story of a landing mishap at an Operational Training Unit - involving Beaufort A9-130.

"An Engineer's First-hand Experience (from "The Beaufort Story")"
Geoff Venn-Brown tells the story from an Engineer's perspective - about the early years of Beaufort production.