RAAF Hudson question

[Heinz]

Found this photo on the RAAF website..
Thing that is interesting me is the turrets or lack of on these No.1 Squadron Hudson's. Were the turrets fitted after delivery?

Cheers

[Wildcat]

Basically the RAAF wanted the Vickers Mk V. machine guns installed in the rear turret as they were already in production in Australia. By going with the Boulten Paul turret (with browning MG's), it would mean the introduction of another turret type and gun type into Australian service which was seen as undesirable by the Air Ministry.
In the end the Boulten Paul turret was fitted because other alternatives looked into were deemed unsuitable.

[Heinz]

Ah ok thanks Wildcat. Cleared that one up thanks mate.

[Wildcat]

No worries mate BTW the N code carried on the noses of those Hudson's indicate they belong to 13 sqn, not 1.

[Heinz]

Just noticed that! RAAF had it wrong themselves

[Wildcat]

Ameteurs!

[Wayne Little]

Interesting info, mate, wasn't aware of that,thanks

[Heinz]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

Ameteurs!

They need you on their research board!

[Wayne Little]

Sounds like they do at that!!!