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Aviation History
1939
1939 - 1388.PDF
FLIGHT. leading edge. In addition to the two-way wire less equipment there are three machine guns, two of which are mounted in the wheel fair ings, the ammunition belt being fed down the strut fairings of the unique beam-type '' horse shoe " undercarriage. When used for bombing (army co-operation units practise the low- level and diving varieties) the Lysander is fitted with small stub wings protruding from the undercarriage and capable of accommo dating a bomb load equivalent to that speci fied for the light bombers of a few years back. The familiar message hook is disappearing. Only in second-class operations could this be used to advantage, though its entertainment value is extremely high, as witness the success of the "army co-op." events during the K.A.F. displays of such fond memory. The Lysander's Mercury engine is super charged to deliver its maximum power at 6,oooft., at which height no less than 890 h.p. is available for limited periods. The rated height is 3,500ft. and the corresponding output at 2,400 r.p.m. is 820 h.p. With the De Havil- land airscrew in fine pitch 830 h.p. is available for take-off, the run occupying only 165 yards with the machine loaded to its all-up weight of 5,920 lb. The load may include four cylindrical supply containers with their para chutes, which are carried on the bomb racks and contain 124 lb. of food apiece. These are fitted with readily replaceable duralumin shock-absorbing percussion heads. Alternatively, " pack ' containers, with parachute attached, may be accommodated. An electrically operated camera is fitted in the rear cock pit and can be used for vertical or oblique photography. The mysteries of " infra-red " hold no terrors for the photo graphic section, the efficiency of which is reflected in the Syuftdron's consistent high standing they have held in the A portable radio transmitter and ground signal strip—the use of which is one of the many ramifications of the duties of No. 16. Sassoon Trophy competition over a period of some years. Aerobatics on Lysanders are not encouraged, but a pair of Miles Mentors and a Magister are available to the pilots as " safety valves." Normally, the Mentors are employed for communication work and for the transport of the Squadron Commander, the Air Liaison Officer (who is attached from the Army), and staff officers. The Rota (Autogiro) class of aircraft is still very much in the run ning and instructive results are expected from the C.40
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