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    I was looking at the new RAF model of Warnefordes Morane L. Reading the description I saw it was armed with 20lb bombs. Does anyone know how these were dropped?

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    That looks like a bomb rack rigged on the undercarriage in that picture, quite sophisticated for the time compared to some others employed on similar types:









    This is Reggie's machine, from the other side - think you can just make out the rack.


    https://www.a-e-g.org.uk/the-rnas-in-belgium.html

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Thanks for the answers. I think if I managed to take off with bombs there would be no way I would land with them.

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    Tenderly and with great care


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baxter View Post
    Thanks for the answers. I think if I managed to take off with bombs there would be no way I would land with them.
    That was frequently the answer for most bombloads. And in both world wars.
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    When I was younger I always wondered why they dumped their bombs if they returned to base. The more I read about how dangerous bomb loads where back then......the more I understand.

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    There's a picture in the latest Osprey book on Bf-109 Jabos that shows the fighter's bomb almost dragging on the turf on takeoff.
    I imagine that landing would be worst.
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    heres a good video showing why you dont want to land with a live bomb, if you can avoid it.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i61x...FycmllciBkZWNr



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