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09/30/2007. Remarks by Jack Mckillop: "This was the largest twin-engine aircraft built up to the date of its first flight on July 9, 1942. Theoretically, the aircraft could fly for 72 hours with a fuel load of 9,575 US gal (7,973 Imp gal or 36,245 l). By the time it first flew, the USN realized that land-based aircraft were better suited to antisubmarine and transport duties and the order for 57 of these aircraft was cancelled. The planes were to be built in a new factory in Renton, Washington, and with the cancellation of the order, the plant was used to built B-29 Superfortresses. After the order for these aircraft was cancelled, this machine was named 'The Lone Ranger'." |
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