I started my time on Albert in 1991. I always remember the aircraft for the external tanks, which gave the aircraft a fuel load of 62,900 lbs of fuel. Anyone have any idea where the requirement for the externals came from as many Air forces in the late 60s were happy with a "less well endowed" Albert. Particularly after the introduction of IFR after Op Corporate, when extended route legs could be accommodated by tanking, and less profile drag. Does anyone have any ideas as to why we went for the external tank fit, and secondly, did anyone ever fly a K sans externals ?
Smudge
