I have often wondered why the Lincoln had a large ‘glasshouse’ nose instead of the streamlined ‘bubble’ of the Lancaster.
It must have caused a great deal of drag, although at least one flat panel was needed for sighting with the bombsight.
Bri :confused:
By: captainslow - 1st April 2008 at 21:58
Also in ‘Lancaster At War 3’ there is a photo of a Lanc, ED371/G that is fitted with a prototype mock-up of the Lincoln nose, it claims that the Lanc actually went a few knots faster with it, despite it being unlikely to win any beauty contests.
By: super sioux - 1st April 2008 at 20:41
In a photo in ‘Lincoln at War’ it shows the front clear panelling from inside. It was used by the navigator who was also the bomb aimer/ front gunner and I should imagine the good view was essential for all three jobs.
Ray
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April 1, 2008 at 6:29 pm