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To: jimfree

The British Mosquito had the same payload as a B-17. It had to be kept secret from the US.

16 posted on 07/17/2025 5:10:21 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If Hitler were alive today and criticized Trump, would he still be Hitler?)

To: AppyPappy

The Mosquito was a fascinating plane.

18 posted on 07/17/2025 5:12:42 AM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)

To: AppyPappy

The British Mosquito had the same payload as a B-17. It had to be kept secret from the US.

That's comparing internal payload only and for when the B-17 was loaded with guns, ammunition, and fuel for long range missions.

Otherwise, the B-17 could carry a payload more than 4X greater (internal and external) than the Mosquito.

22 posted on 07/17/2025 5:38:13 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits

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