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Discussion in 'Air Warfare' started by Patton phpbb3, Apr 4, 2007.

  1. Patton phpbb3

    Patton phpbb3 New Member

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    Can anyone give me some info on the B-18 Bolo?
     
    Patton phpbb3, Apr 4, 2007
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    Yhe USAAF used the type for reconaissance, ASW patrols, and training. Which was fortunate, since they likely wouldn't have lasted ten seconds against fighter attack.
     
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    I think a few may actually have seen combat (or at least were destroyed on the ground) during the first Phillipines campaign.
     
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    The RCAF used a few as maritime patrol aircraft under the name Digby I.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Digby! How appropriate. The Bolo is definitely an undignified combat aircraft.
     
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    To put it mildly. Definitely not one of Douglas Aviation's better designs. ;)
     
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