The Beaufighter

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I have just started reading 'Beaufighter Boys' by Graham Pitchfork, and I have learned something interesting.
The chapter one intro says:
"With its massive ROTARY engines thrusting forward of the cockpit, the Beaufighter's sturdy profile portrayed a sense of power and aggression".

I always thought that the Beaufighter was powered by Bristol Hercules RADIAL engines.
Is this a typo? Or have I learned something new?

Richard

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It's a typo...

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Hi All,
Wouldn't it be a fair comment is RADIALthe crank rotates inside the engine and ROTARY the engine rotates around the crank ?

Geoff.