Outside the Inside by bmac62
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...how's that for a catchy title? Lol.
...this is the promised view of the Avro Lancaster's nose section sitting in a museum about three miles from home here in Washington.
...the big acrylic glass bomb aimer's bubble is on the left...repleat with reflections...but careful scrutiny allows you to see the bombadier's bench, bomb sight and control panel. Needless to say, he had to have the best view in the plane.
...to see the inside, click the thumbnail below.
Bill:)
"Rare Inside Look ~ for Rob and Neil"
Comments (35)
flavia49
wonderful collage!
T.Rex
Beautiful photos. Very nice with the reflections, but also with how cramped the bombadier's and gunner's spaces were. Not for anyone with claustrophobia! And to be stuck in there for many a cold hour to target, having to concentrate on releasing at the right moment with FLAK, fighters and search lights blinding you. And YOU are controlling the plane at that point. After the bombs are gone, it fast as heck home! Rob's quite right about the "Nachtmusik" weapons system - they snuck in below and fired cannon aimed 90 degrees upwards. This was very dangerous as they could be shot at from other bombers, and get hit by the bomb load either as the bomber dropped on target, OR due to the bomber being hit from below! Several "Nachtmusik" fighters were lost due to being hit by bombs falling out of damaged bomb bays.
cfulton
That would be a wonderful view for the bomber. Great detail and collage, Bill! Clive
RodS
Love your titles, Bill! :-D Ecellent, clear photos of this fascinating Lancaster. Does look like the best seat in the house!
Buffalo1
Fine detail views of the Lanc fuselage.