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Old 08-05-2012, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Al Schlageter View Post
For a VERY short distance and using external bomb racks.

For a more realistic view of what the B-17 carried read http://www.303rdbg.com/missions.html

The Mosquito could carry one 4000lb Cookie or 6 x 500lb bombs (4 internal + 2 external).

The Avro carrier could take 6 x 500lb bombs internally but afaik was never used.
Ah, right on. Thanks for the correction.
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