Originally Posted by
Pontius Navigator
LBP, Bolton-Paul surely?
Agreed, PN. Apologies for thread drift but as the Sidestrand and Overstrand have been mentioned, they recall the BCH campaign to preserve RAF Bicester where both types equipped 101 Squadron. For their time they provided a stable bombing platform, with the latter sporting an enclosed turret. This is a page from "RAF Bicester 1917-1995" in which is described a rather inventive system for determining drop wind velocity, and hence the DS solution for practice bombing training on the airfield IP. I wonder if Messrs Tate and Lyle had any idea of the crucial part their tins played in our defence?
Sorry, for those searching in vain for Syrup Tins, I had inadvertently posted the wrong page. The above is the right one (I hope!)