Finn Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 The caption says it was in 1942 but doesn't say what type of aircraft: Jari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Ilyushin IL 2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Li.2? That's a very wide centre-section and a very shallow bomb bay. Also, look at the shadow and nose of the aircraft behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJP Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 It almost looks like an Anson - low stature, small bomb bays and what looks like the undercarriage over on the left. The informal dress of the guy wiggling at the (practice?) bombs suggests a civilian armourer on a BCATP station? Is there any indication where this is, or whose air force? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 British bombs. Probably Fairey battle wing cells, bomb doors removed due to the small bombs as the weight of the bomb usually opened them due to spring pressure small bombs couldn't do it. The U/C bars behind may also be a givaway. I Suspect taken in Canada due to the date of the picture. Selwyn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Selwyn said: he U/C bars behind may also be a givaway. Missed that clue initially but I think you're right. Good spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJP Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 On second thought it might well be an Oxford. The bomb bays seem not to match the Anson's but they do seem to match the Oxford's, both in shape and placement. And the undercarriage bits are pointing the wrong way for a Battle. I'm still thinking it was in Canada and the Oxford was used here (as were the Anson and Battle) for bombing training. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Good eye, Selwyn- I think you nailed it! (You are the Baron of bombs!) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 3 hours ago, RJP said: On second thought it might well be an Oxford. The bomb bays seem not to match the Anson's but they do seem to match the Oxford's, both in shape and placement. And the undercarriage bits are pointing the wrong way for a Battle. I'm still thinking it was in Canada and the Oxford was used here (as were the Anson and Battle) for bombing training. Not sure that the oxford had any bomb bays? Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I simply did a Google search. The reverse of the original photo has 'Bomb up, Me, Oudtshoorn' written on it. So, South Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 The Oxford did indeed have a bomb bay. The old profile had a beautiful photo on the cover of an Oxford banking away from the camera giving us a clear view of the underside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJP Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) Yes, a dozen small practice bombs between the spars in the centre section. The bay projected from the undersurface a bit - I suppose that was the result of the Oxford having been derived at least notionally from the Envoy. The old Profile (JDR Rawlings) says the bombs were carried without the benefit of bomb doors, leaving me to wonder if the cover was removed before use. Another mystery! Edited January 4, 2020 by RJP spelling clean-up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Graham Boak said: The Oxford did indeed have a bomb bay. The old profile had a beautiful photo on the cover of an Oxford banking away from the camera giving us a clear view of the underside. This: Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Indeed. Though for some reason memory had it going the other way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Graham Boak said: Indeed. Though for some reason memory had it going the other way... Maybe this one from the middle of the book? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Plus some A. Granger artwork: Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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