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    Defiant Radar Scope

    The Defiant MkII was equipped occasionally (or at least tested with) the AI MkVI radar. This has a single pilot scope mounted on the top of the instrument panel. I'm not sure which side, but I think on the right. I've attached an extract from...
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    Aviation Cultures On-line Webinar 25-28/March/2021

    OK, a little advertising on an upcoming Aviation Culture Conference between 25-28 March, 2021. There will be relevant RAAF Centenary and Pacific War coverage; but also articles and discussions on supersonic air transports, WW2 Tempest archiology (Hawker Tempest that is), and much more. This...
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    A-20s as night fighters

    The Osprey Aces volume mentioned by @Greyman, above is a good quick coverage. If you want more details, try "The Douglas A-20 Havoc - The Ultimate Look" by William Wolf (Schiffer Military History). Part 2/Chapter 2 is the DB, Havoc and Boston in British Service with details of the night...
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    Mohawk .IV - Hawk-75A-4

    Try the book "Mohawks over Burma" by Gerry Beauchamp. It covers the entire operations of the two RAF Mohawk squadrons over Burma. Sample page from Amazon: View: https://www.amazon.com/Mohawks-over-Burma-Gerry-Beauchamp/dp/0920002188 Likely to be available elsewhere too. ...geoff
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