Abraham Lincoln

Discussion in 'The Lounge Bar' started by Lindele, Nov 6, 2019.

  1. Robert-w

    Robert-w Banned

    The Washington was in fact the B50 - a B29 rework
     
  2. Harry Ree

    Harry Ree Very Senior Member

    That's strange as I was posted initially to RAF Marham where No 115 Squadron were equipped with the Washington, recognised by all in Bomber Command as the B 29. XV Squadron Washingtons had already been phased out with the Canberra at Marham. I had passed out as an Air Radar Mechanic from RAF Yatesbury, traIned on the H2S4A gear, the latest gear fitted to the Lincoln B2. The B 29 had AN/APQ13 bombing radar fitted and I was told that I would have had to undertake "on station" course to convert.....the AN/APQ 13 was the USAAF H2X type developed from H2S and fitted on B 29s .......technology which had been passed on to the USAAF during war.In the end that posting was cancelled as a friend of mine on the same course said he would like to have an exchange posting as his home was at Downham Market and his posting was Hemswell,so I went to Hemswell instead which suited me as my home was in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

    The RAF Washingtons were B 29As taken from a cocooned status or about to be cocooned stored...surplus to USAF requirements and designated by the RAF as Washington B1s. The B 50 was an enhanced development of the B 29 with increased engine power and the airframe and tail improved for an increased air speed..

    At no time did the B 50 serve with the RAF under the Boeing designation or any other name.
     
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  3. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

    They got the mother of all piston engines, the 4 row R-4360.

    Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major - Wikipedia
     
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