> Apparently a big part of the performance shortcoming for the British aircraft
was the RAF insistance that the aircraft carry 500 rounds apiece for all 4 0.50
cal compared to the 200 rounds in most other models. 1200 extra 0.50 cal rounds
weighs a good bit.
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> >
> Brian
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Brian,
Were the British that flush with ammo since .50 cal was scarce in the
Phillipines?
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