The Boulton Paul Defiant

The Boulton Paul Defiant was a British fighter aircraft developed in the late 1930s, during the lead-up to #worldwar2 . The concept behind the Defiant was somewhat unique for its time. It was designed as a "turret fighter," meaning its primary armament was a turret with multiple machine guns, operated by a gunner, instead of forward-firing guns operated by the pilot.

While the Boulton Paul Defiant was born out of innovation, it was ultimately a flawed concept. It filled a niche for a brief period, but its design limitations ultimately led to it being re-purposed in secondary roles as the war progressed. #history #war #aviation #BoultonPaulDefinant