Why don't our B26s have torps? They were used as torp planes in combat.
From another post showing a combat log, we b26s using torps @ the battle of Midway.
(AG, 7AF, 370.24 Battle of Midway)
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12 June 1942
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Army part in Midway Battle reurad 185/9 was as follows:
1623/3d-Nine (9) B-17's attacked enemy vessels including 5 BB or CA - with bombs 24x600 lb - 12x500b - five known hits - one probable - one near - altitude 8 to 12,000 ft - observed results: first BB hit, second BB or CA and one larg transport afire. Water line hit amidships on large AP or AK - Own losses none.
0710/4th - Four (4) B-26's attacked enemy group of CV, BB, CA, DD with torpedoes - three hits - one CV hit twice, another CV hit once - intense small calibre AA fire from side of hangar deck - Zeros intercepted - two B-26's lost in attack - another two crash landed at Midway - two Zeros shot down.
