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01-11-2006, 12:06 PM
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| HMMM I think Lanc likes Lancs, wadda y'all think. Seriously though the 1st shot of the RCAF Lanc with the drones is outstanding! I forgot the designation but they look like the same as the US variants.
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01-11-2006, 12:39 PM
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#77 | | Master of Ewes
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01-11-2006, 12:52 PM
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01-11-2006, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ass that's the Mk.10 DC (Drone Controller) only two were converted.................. | Are they target drones or recon drones. Just wondering if they are the same the US used.
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01-11-2006, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ass that's the Mk.10 DC (Drone Controller) only two were converted.................. | Are they target drones or recon drones. Just wondering if they are the same the US used.
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01-11-2006, 03:37 PM
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#81 | | Master of Ewes
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01-11-2006, 03:48 PM
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Country: | "The Teledyne-Ryan Firebee drone was acquired by the RCAF to provide training for interceptor crews probably in anticipation of the procurement of the CF-105 Arrow interceptor. At the same time, two Lancaster Mk 10 aircraft were reactivated from storage to act as "mother" ships for the drones.
The Lancaster modifications were carried out by Fairey Aviation and included fitting of Firebee launch racks under each wing along with the associated electrical wiring and control units. The Lancasters were then operated by the Central Experimental Proving Establishment and the drones were primarily planned for testing and evaluating of then present and proposed future weapons systems. After release from the launch aircraft, the Firebees under remote control could climb to 40,00 feet in approximately 10 minutes and could be made to perform any manouevre of which contemporary high performance aircraft were capable. An airborne duration of 1 hr 20 minutes was typical. The drones could also be fitted with wingtip mounted radar reflector pods to ensure optimum radar energy reflection. Assuming the drone was not shot down, recovery was then effected by means of a two-stage parachute, which had a built-in flotation system. Refurbishment and re-use for up to 15 operational flights was possible."
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01-12-2006, 12:49 AM
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01-12-2006, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by FLYBOYJ "The Teledyne-Ryan Firebee drone was acquired by the RCAF to provide training for interceptor crews probably in anticipation of the procurement of the CF-105 Arrow interceptor. At the same time, two Lancaster Mk 10 aircraft were reactivated from storage to act as "mother" ships for the drones.
The Lancaster modifications were carried out by Fairey Aviation and included fitting of Firebee launch racks under each wing along with the associated electrical wiring and control units. The Lancasters were then operated by the Central Experimental Proving Establishment and the drones were primarily planned for testing and evaluating of then present and proposed future weapons systems. After release from the launch aircraft, the Firebees under remote control could climb to 40,00 feet in approximately 10 minutes and could be made to perform any manouevre of which contemporary high performance aircraft were capable. An airborne duration of 1 hr 20 minutes was typical. The drones could also be fitted with wingtip mounted radar reflector pods to ensure optimum radar energy reflection. Assuming the drone was not shot down, recovery was then effected by means of a two-stage parachute, which had a built-in flotation system. Refurbishment and re-use for up to 15 operational flights was possible." | Thanx. I am ignorant when it comes to drones. Its one of those pieces of technology from the '50s and the '60s that I don't think about because for some strange reason my brain thinks that this type of stuff was beyond the technological scope of the era. My subconscious knows they existed but sometimes my consciousness doesn't.
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01-12-2006, 09:35 AM
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01-13-2006, 07:33 AM
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| wow! thanx m8 there great!
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01-14-2006, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet They just really do not interest me. | That too.
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01-30-2006, 12:24 PM
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| I was not surprised to see who sterted this topic...
Guys lanc wants us to keep talking about the lanc forever!!!
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01-31-2006, 02:38 PM
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| At least we quit talking about French Bombers. 
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01-31-2006, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CurzonDax At least we quit talking about French Bombers.
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