Halifax and Liberator Bombers and Transports

[Lightning Guy]

From what I understand the Halifax wasn't that far behind the Lanc but the Lanc was definitely the better of the two. There were two different ventral defenses used on the Halifax from time to time. One was a remote turret with two .303s andd 500rpg. The other mount was a free-swinging .50 with 250rpg in what looked like a H2S radome.

[MP-Willow]

Lightening Guy, thanks. I had read about the H2S radar having a gun position, but the remote system I had not. I was just woundering about it. But have thought if they would have used a sparry or other manned turret. But the space night not work. Any thoughts on that? Nice pics thanks

[Lightning Guy]

So far as I know, the Sperry ball turret was only used on American built planes. I don't know of any British bomber having a manned belly turret of any kind.

[MP-Willow]

Lighting Guy, thanks. I hope to use this topic to get more info on the Libs and Halis that were overshadowed, by the other great bombers. These are in my opinion, the two overlooked four engine Heavies who were also very versital aircraft. Any thoughts on the use of Halifax as transports?