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Re: Lancaster Squadrons in Focus
Posted by Tony Jarvis on Mon Nov 18, 2002 04:20:08 PM
In reply top Re: Lancaster Squadrons in Focus posted by Cees Broere on Mon Nov 18, 2002 11:12:24 AM
Here's an answer to some of the questions:
- The broad blade (paddle blades) gave better high altitude performance on the Lanc and allowed for shorter takeoff runs when fully loaded. These blades were used on the York as well.
- The tailwheel on a Lancaster was a tube type.