Im currently reading a book called “In Great Waters” by Spencer Dunmore in which he talkes a lot about the role of VLR Liberators from either Canada, North America or Britain aiding convoys from the U-Boat threat. Now, i know that VLR indicates Very Long Range, but i am intregued (spelling?) to know how else they differed from the standard Liberator besides having her self-sealing fuel tank liners taken out and a few armaments being removed. Dunmore claims that post 18 hour sorties were flown, if anyone has the cruising speed of one of these VLR Liberators i would also like to wok out the range of one of these things. Anyone have any ideas?
BARNOWL
By: Barnowl - 26th April 2005 at 20:43
Thank you Brewerjerry, that answers my question EXACTLY. Ta very much.
BARNOWL
By: brewerjerry - 26th April 2005 at 18:54
link
Hi,
came across this by accident & remembered this thread.
http://chat.carleton.ca/~jnoakes/ram/cc/cclibstd.html
Cheers
Jerry
By: Papa Lima - 24th April 2005 at 11:36
Coastal Command Liberator Mk I (LB-30B) as operated by 120 Sqn – must be VLR! Max. speed 292.5 mph, cruise 228 mph. 2200 miles range with 4000 lb bomb load, max. range 4000 miles.
(Info from the Baugher web site)
It’s a pleasure, Barnowl!
By: Barnowl - 24th April 2005 at 10:56
Look at me, i forgot to thank you, Papa Lima!!
Cheers!
BARNOWL
By: Barnowl - 24th April 2005 at 10:56
Is that for a standard Liberator or a VLR?
By: Papa Lima - 24th April 2005 at 10:49
Normal operating range was said to be 2400 miles.
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