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Title: alt. WW2 RAF
Post by: Tony Williams on March 01, 2002, 01:32:16 AM

For those of you interested in WW2 aviation and "what if" scenarios, take a look at:

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Tony Williams
Author: "Rapid Fire: The development of automatic cannon, heavy machine
guns and their ammunition for armies, navies and air forces"
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Title: alt. WW2 RAF
Post by: Seeker on March 01, 2002, 05:12:42 AM

Tony,

Any idea what sort of ordinance would be available to the Allies in and around the invasion of Sicily?

Were rockets available? 1000lb bombs on Jabo's?

Most action reports I've read only mention 500 lb'ers.

Title: alt. WW2 RAF
Post by: Replicant on March 01, 2002, 10:14:35 AM

Rocket Projectiles weren't used until mid-1943 I think, firstly on the Hurricane IIB before they were used on the Typhoon, Mosquito and Beaufighter.  I think late 1942/early 1943 saw more aircraft being able to carry the 1000lb instead of the 500lber.

Regards

Nexx