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Old 27th February 2008, 10:06
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Mickey ships

"Mickey ships" had the ball turret replaced by the H2X radome.
Does it mean they flew with a crew of only 9?

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Re: Mickey ships

no way...ball turret gunner was substitued by another 2 men on board managing the radar...radar operator and extra navigator..so in fact crew of 11
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