Here’s another picture for Lancman.
This baby belonged to 432 Squadron, part of 6 (RCAF) Group, based at Eastmoor in Yorkshire, so in this instance, it’s almost a Halifax, so I don’t mind having it in my hard drive 🙂
Just thought I would share it.
Halibag
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By: Halibag - 4th January 2002 at 15:45
RE: Another for Lancman
Chortle! 🙂
Halibag
By: Bluebird Mike - 2nd January 2002 at 18:18
RE: Another for Lancman
😛 Ha ha you guys are SO easy to wind up! Of COURSE I know all the pros and cons of the two engine types on the Lanc, I am after all THE Lancman!
Post a Halifax picture? Wash your radials out with soap!
By: Halibag - 1st January 2002 at 22:08
RE: Another for Lancman
Well said that man!
Big raspberry to Lancman too!
(Don’t see him posting any Hally photo’s)#
Halibag
By: Ant.H - 1st January 2002 at 19:22
RE: Another for Lancman
For what it’s worth,the Bristol Hercs were actually more powerful than the Merlins,giving the Mk.II better top speed and climb rate.The slight deficiency compared to the Merlin was the Herc’s higher fuel consumption and lower cieling,but all in all,the crews who flew the Mk.II’s were very happy with them.
By: Bluebird Mike - 1st January 2002 at 18:18
RE: Another for Lancman
Well spotted! Personally I don’t think the radials ever suited the Lanc, they were chunky, lumpy looking engines, and not as good as the Merlin of course, but cheers anyway!
By: Halibag - 1st January 2002 at 12:00
RE: Another for Lancman
Well spotted that man! Personally, I have not paid too much attention until you mentioned it.
Looked again & it seems you just might be right! 🙂
Still, it’s a nice picture & one with the Herc’s instead of the Merlin’s!
Halibag
By: Ant.H - 1st January 2002 at 01:05
RE: Another for Lancman
Good pic.The Mk.II Lancs had Hercules engines,which from memory were left-handed,so it appears that this pic may be reversed.
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