Also, what was approach speed and how did this beast handle on landing?
What was normal cruise airspeed and how long was a routine sortie?
I have unearthed my Hastings Pilots Notes and confirmed my memory ain't what it used to be! Here are a few figures that may interest you.
Approach speeds: Pattern - 145kts. Finals - 135Kts. Glideslope = Threshold speed + 20kts. Threshold speed 100 to 105kts at 74000lb (max land wt). 110kts max overweight landing.
If max range not required cruise at 173kts. 3145 Gals usuable fuel. 10000 ft cruise 225 gph.