Malcolm and Graham, Having spent some considerable time in a Hudson turret during transits of the Temora Aviation Museum’s example between events I can tell you that the slightest movement of the turret induces drag and it surprises me that it was not symmetrical. The view is superb and in my Temora Showcase commentary I liken it to sitting on a chair on top of a power pole. The visibility is just so vast despite the turret Perspex support frames. Sitting there also gives one pause for the turret gunner himself. He is so exposed and vulnerable. The bravery of these guys was exceptional. Having done that I think that being in the Lincoln mid-upper with two 20mm rather than two 0.303 would give one a greater degree of confidence….
Turret asymmetries are a source of amusement during these flights. As you start to move it very slowly in small increments you can see the rudder trim start to move. A few more subtle moves over a few minutes generally elicits a shout from the cockpit so you stabilise it again in trail before moving it the other way……simple things and simple minds I guess.
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