Mr Fudge Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Can anyone tell me if P47D-28-RE coded NV-K KJ278 in RAF service would have had the spoked wheels or the "saucepan lid" ones? Secondly as they were used to interdict the Japanese in Burma what would a typical load out of armanent/fuel tanks have been for these missions? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 (edited) Just had a quick look at "Royal Air Force Thunderbolts" by Geoff Thomas, there's a photo of 79 Squadron Thunderbolt II's, all appear to have spoked wheels including KJ295 NV*N (P-47D-28-RE). Armament/fuel tanks would be dependant on the mission being flown, there are photos in the book showing 137 gallon metal tanks for long range escort missions, one photo shows an unusal configuration of three 90 gallon tanks, Napalm was also used, the book states that 250lb bombs were the normal underwing load, but there are photos of aircraft loaded up with 500lb bombs. Take your pick. Cheers Den Edited December 13, 2008 by spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Have a look here as well. http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/dbtw-wpd/...mp;FG=0&QS= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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