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Originally Posted by JOC
They did much better in the design of aircraft: Spitfire, Lancaster, Mosquito, Typhoon, etc..
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To a point, the Lancaster only had 8 303 machine guns, while the Canadian built Lancaster had if I am correct 50 calibre machine guns in the mid upper turret, the first Spitfires and Hurricanes were only fitted with 8 303 machine guns, some Hurricanes were fitted with 12 303's, when both the Spitfire and Hurricane were fitted with cannons they became more effective knocking down enemy aircraft.
The fighter version of the Mosquito on the other hand was very well armed, being fitted with 4 303 machine guns and 4 cannon. A very good and versatile aeroplane.
The Typhoon or Tiffy as she was known to RAF crews was very well armed with 4 20mm cannon, but she had a serious defect which allowed exhaust fumes into the cockpit. The problem was never entirely solved.