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Glossary Item: Boulton Paul Defiant |
Name | Boulton Paul Defiant |
Description | A British 'turret fighter' (without any forward-firing guns) interceptor aircraft that served with the RAF during WW2. An effective bomber–destroyer, but the lack of forward armament proved to be a major weakness in daylight combat. Its potential was realized when it switched to night combat. |
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