What did a bomb aimer do?
Aimer. The role of bomb-aimer was introduced in 1942 as the new heavy bombers required seven-man crews. The bomb-aimer took control of the aircraft when it was on its bombing run. He would lie flat in the nose of the aircraft, directing the pilot until the bombs were released and the bombing photograph was taken.
Where did the navigator sit in a Lancaster bomber?
| Position | Location |
|---|---|
| Pilot | Seated on the left hand side of the cockpit. There was no Co-Pilot |
| Flight Engineer | Seated next to the pilot on a folding seat |
| Navigator | Seated at a table facing to the port (left) of the aircraft and directly behind the pilot and flight engineer |
Why did the Lancaster only have one pilot?
Having just one pilot doubled the number of available pilots in Bomber Command, thus making it easier to man hundreds of bombers at the same time.
What does the bombardier do?
A bombardier or bomb aimer is the crew member of a bomber aircraft responsible for the targeting of aerial bombs.
Did Lancaster bombers have a co pilot?
The cockpit of the Agro Lancaster – unlike US bombers there was no co-pilot, if the pilot was injured the flight engineer has basic pilot training and was expected to bring the plane and crew home.
Are there any Lancasters still flying?
Today 17 remain in complete form, two of which are airworthy, and eight of which are in Canada. Only four of the surviving 17 – KB839, KB882, R5868, and W4783 – flew operational sorties over Continental Europe during the War.
What was the top speed of a Lancaster bomber?
Five top facts about the Lancaster bomber – The performance of the Lancaster was simply outstanding. It could carry a maximum bomb load of 22,000 lb, its maximum level speed with a full load at 15,000 feet was 275 mph and it could cruise routinely at altitudes above 20,000ft at a range speed of 200 mph.
Can a Lear 24 be flown single pilot?
Fit for short distance travel, the Learjet 24 offers more performance and utility in the small cabin, light jet category than the original Learjet 23. The biggest difference is in the renounced single-pilot operation in favor of higher operating weights.