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Old July 26th 03, 09:25 AM
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Why didn't it have an internal bomb-bay? It certainly looks like it
had the capacity. The only photos I've ever seen have it hauling
two bombs underwing...


The bombs were slung under the engines. No space inside since the
Jumo engines were gas guzzlers and there were fuel tanks inside.
Three IIRC.

Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired


Ah ha. Did it have a wet wing, also?

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That's it, make me look it in my picture book. Wings were dry and there were 2
internal tanks; 2000 litre behind the wing and 1800 litre forward of the wing.

I don't know if I'd want to fly in an aircraft made with slave labour and all
that fuel sitting right behind me. It would be nice if someone made a full size
replica and flew it.

Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired