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Yeah, I don't think breaking through there is wise.The section behind the fuel tanks at the inner flap area between the bulkhead no.3 and no.4, was a compartment for the hydraulic reservoir/accumulator ,TR 1143 radio set, Mk.IV bomb sight computer, batteries/accumulators, beam approach reciver and oxygen bottles. Also the bomb winch/loading crank handle.
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Yeah, I don't think breaking through there is wise.
Correct, however, all of that equipment is above the roof of the bomb bay and would not be visible in the photos presented so far. This is the interior of the TT35 at the DH Heritage Centre in Hatfield looking forward. Picture is my own.The section behind the fuel tanks at the inner flap area between the bulkhead no.3 and no.4, was a compartment for the hydraulic reservoir/accumulator ,TR 1143 radio set, Mk.IV bomb sight computer, batteries/accumulators, beam approach reciver and oxygen bottles. Also the bomb winch/loading crank handle.
Correct, however, all of that equipment is above the roof of the bomb bay and would not be visible in the photos presented so far. This is the interior of the TT35 at the DH Heritage Centre in Hatfield looking forward. Picture is my own.
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Does it absolutely have to be a Mosquito? Since you mention a time period earlier in the war, consider a Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar, or, if it needs to be more shooty, a Ventura Ml I.This is a fantastic answer. I am greatly appreciative of the time you took to answer it such detail. The photo you provided also seems to indicate that there was a bit more space in the bomb bay than I was led to believe. I think it won't be too much of a stretch to squeeze this character in.
I also looked at prop driven aircraft in lower gravity for a different story. Apparently you wouldn't need as much wing area but the engines would need superchargers to provide enough oxygen for them to work.
Well, I've set it then as I want the squadron to eventually be aet up as early pathfinders (due to their supernatural abilities) and they are flying out of RAF bases. The plane needs to land and take off out of a field. The shooty bit was an idea that the troll (being incredibly strong) would be able to lift the tail section and direct the nose (and therefore its weaponry) at German troops who are in pursuit of our aforementioned trollmDoes it absolutely have to be a Mosquito? Since you mention a time period earlier in the war, consider a Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar, or, if it needs to be more shooty, a Ventura Ml I.
They're fast, have a lot more space inside, more usable load, and can get in and our of about the same fields. (Yes, teh Ventura has a lot more power than the Lodestar, but it's also got a lot more weight and drag. The numbers in the Flight Operating Handbooks check out. Cruise speeds at low and medium altitudes are about the same, with the Mosquito having more of an edge.
They probably would, but I would prefer to write a story that is at least plausible. I get annoyed about historical/physical impossibilities in stories, so if I'm trying to avoid mistakes if possible.I don't read nor do I understand this genre, but would a reader who will suspend their disbelief not accept that an 8 foot tall by 4 foot wide troll taking part in WW2 fits inside a Mossy?
Asking for a friend.