PPRuNe Forums - Search Results

Search: Posts Made By: DANbudgieman

Showing results 1 to 4 of 4
Search took 0.00 seconds.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

14th Feb 2018, 05:15

Replies: 34

Lancasters and Lincolns

Views: 9,904

Posted By DANbudgieman

For anyone seeking some a good readable book...

For anyone seeking some a good readable book detailing the career of the Avro Lincoln may I recommend "Lincoln at War", by Mike Garbett and Brian Goulding. Published by Ian Allan 1979 and reprinted...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

14th Feb 2018, 04:44

Replies: 34

Lancasters and Lincolns

Views: 9,904

Posted By DANbudgieman

The forward turret was indeed rarely used,...

The forward turret was indeed rarely used, however removal of the forward (and mid upper) was primarily driven by weight considerations.

The main aim was to reduce airframe weight in order to...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

14th Feb 2018, 04:18

Replies: 34

Lancasters and Lincolns

Views: 9,904

Posted By DANbudgieman

Even a cursory look at the nose of Lancaster...

Even a cursory look at the nose of Lancaster fitted with a forward turret will confirm that the feet of the person manning the turret would at least, be in pole position to interfere with the upper...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

12th Feb 2018, 01:45

Replies: 34

Lancasters and Lincolns

Views: 9,904

Posted By DANbudgieman

With the Lancaster it was found that where the...

With the Lancaster it was found that where the front turret had to be manned on a bomb run, the feet of the gunner obstructed the bomb aimer.

The remodelled nose on the Lincoln was designed so...

Showing results 1 to 4 of 4