During early 1945 some Coastal Command ASW squadrons re-armed with LAB-equipped Liberator GR VIII aircraft. They had Mk X radar, Leigh Lights, Mk III LLBS and sonobuoys (High Tea) making them state of the art day and night ASW aircraft.. An example was 206 squadron which was withdrawn from operations from 2/3/45 to 21/3/45 for re--fitting and training. The 206 ORBs subsequently always refer to the Libs as being LL (Leigh Light) and LAB.
My question is whether there is a source which says which Libs and squadrons were LAB-equipped in the ETO during WW2? Beyond that any other sources on Coastal Command and LAB would be of interest. I do have some TNA mentions but patchy stuff.
My question is whether there is a source which says which Libs and squadrons were LAB-equipped in the ETO during WW2? Beyond that any other sources on Coastal Command and LAB would be of interest. I do have some TNA mentions but patchy stuff.