dhexpress
November 2, 2010 at 10:07 am

Beaufighter Mystery

Here’s a puzzle for all Beau addicts:
On page 470 of The Aeroplane dated October 26 1945, you will find a picture of Beaufighter RD758, a late Mk.X. The word ‘SNAKE’ is painted after the serial number on the starboard side.
Does anyone know why?

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By: dhexpress - 2nd November 2010 at 19:58

Well! I couldn’t ask for a better answer than that. Many thanks justplanecrazy.

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By: Moggy C - 2nd November 2010 at 14:43

I’ve learned something today – thank you.

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By: justplanecrazy - 2nd November 2010 at 12:33

this was the code word which indicated that the aircraft should not be diverted from its intended destination which was SEAC.