Lincoln MR

RM

I am sure all the Australian members of the SOH clan will be very interested.

Thanks a lot,

Kevin
 
Very very interested in having this download Roy. There is no need for "what ifs", as the RAAF Lincolns were actively engaged in operations against insurgents in Malaya in the late 50s.
I think the aircraft used had fuselage roundels with the red dot in the centre, not the kangaroo. There are some pics at the ADF serials site.
 
very nice - thanks for this :salute:

RAAF Museum

" ....... Another major modification occurred when A73-48 became the prototype for the so-called "long-nose Lincoln". A 6ft 6in extension to the forward fuselage was inserted between the cockpit and the front turret to house radar equipment and operators for No 10 Squadron's maritime reconnaissance commitments. This version became the GAF Lincoln MR31, and although 19 other "long-nose Lincolns" were produced (A73-28, 55/57, 59/73), only 10 were equipped fully for the MR role: A73-28, 55, 57, 60/62, 65/68. The last Lincoln, A73-73, was delivered from GAF on 23 September 1953. "

"Most Lincoln B30/30As operated at one time or another with No 1 Squadron in Malaya. This squadron arrived in Singapore on 17 July 1950, and remained for eight years, during which time over 3000 sorties were carried out against the Communists. By the late 1950s the Canberra jet bomber had replaced the Lincoln B30/30As, although No 10 Squadron continued to operate Lincoln MR31s until the last flight was made by A73-65 in June 1961."

Pete
 
bEHIND

I meant to have this done and uploaded by now, but grandkids came for the weekend, they left this morning- so I am back to work- couple days. Thanks for waiting.
RM
 
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