SUNDERLAND (9)
Code - 3MA14
£1.35
Description - SUNDERLAND x 9 3MA14
The Sunderland, a long range reconnaissance bomber
flying boat first flew in 1937, and was the first flying
boat to have powered operated gun turrets. 639 were
built and although numbers rapidly decreased after
the war, 3 squadrons took part in the Berlin airlift
and Sunderland’s continued to operate until 1959.
Maximim Speed 233 m.p.h.
Range 2,700 miles with 1,670 lb bomb load
Armament 10 x 0.303” m.g.
2 x 0.5” m.g.
Max Bomb Load 4,960 lbs