Beaufighter: why isn't the rear observer position usable?

_RAAF_Firestorm · #1 01-14-2011, 06:03 AM

Indeed, how very, very true!

Another thread comes to a civil, happy end. There was mystique, drama and intrigue, a climax that was worth the toil... and in the end, we are left with renewed hope and the possibility of a sequel.

I'm heading off with a smile, to pour myself a glass of red. I plan to sip it slowly while standing on the back deck, staring at the sunset.

Thanks Ivan.

Skoshi Tiger · #2 01-14-2011, 10:29 AM

Heres a few pictures of Beaufighters with what looks like guns.

http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/UK1883
http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/MED1521

Cheers!

Art-J · #3 01-14-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skoshi Tiger

Heres a few pictures of Beaufighters with what looks like guns.

http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/UK1883
http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/MED1521

Cheers!

These are not Mk-21s and they're not operating in Far East though!

Cheers.

Buster_Dee · #4 02-10-2011, 02:43 AM

Does anyone have any TR1133 info (Transmitter T1136, Receiver R1137 and Amplifier A1135 pics), or at least the layout of the boxes when radar was also installed? The 1133 would have been the typical radio system used by the observer. (the TR9 preceded it but wasn't very good and doesn't seem to have lasted beyond late 1940).

Romanator21 · #5 02-10-2011, 07:14 AM

If I'm not mistaken, the Mk.21 Is simply an Australian designation for the British Mk.X.

It seems the Mk.X is more likely to carry the rear gun. Since the versions are so similar, it shouldn't be a massive undertaking to make another available.

Is there any word on the Devastator? It sure would be nice to have.