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Sue Vêtements

23rd Mar 2022 17:09

What was that American aircraft with the gun positions built into the engine nacelles

The mention of the Vickers Windsor reminded me of this, but I can't remember what it was

IIRC it was a twin and btw, those gun positions were manned :eek:

Ohrly

23rd Mar 2022 17:21

Bell YFM-1 Airacuda I think.

Sue Vêtements

23rd Mar 2022 18:47

yes, that would be the one - thanks

I had remembered it as having aft pointing guns

megan

23rd Mar 2022 20:00

An Australian designed/built aircraft with gun turrets at the rear of the engine nacelles, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Woomera, only two built.

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