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....or ML-KNIL B-339C/D models. Those had a bit more powerful engines compared to the RAF -E, denavalised models and could keep up with Ki-43s. Makes for interesting scenarios as well - Singapore / NEI.

Hmm... The difference between a Mk.I and III is that the III used Packard-built V-1650 Merlin (28) engines which required slightly different tools for maintenance - that is the reason for the different mark designation. It is true that later production builds of the Lanc used more powerful engines (22 @ ~1400hp, 24 @ ~1600hp) but that did not lead to new Mk. designations. There's also quite a few mods introduced along the entire production run (apart from mods such as removal of the upper turret for Specials) F.24 Strike Camera - introduced as standard mid 1942 Paddle blade propeller - introduced on the Lancaster in early 1943 Side windows (except large navigator's window) - deleted in production after the end of the ED series, September 1943 (does not apply to cases of over-painted windows on earlier serials) Late (large) nose bubble - introduced September 1943 Late (large) Astro-dome - introduced beginning of 1944 Navigator's bench instead of swivel-seat - introduced in spring of 1944 Larger radiators for tropical use introduced in late 1944 - also leading to a slight difference in radiator intakes. The last one is tricky, because the current extant airframes were modified as such post-war and may therefore not reflect wartime aircraft.

The thing is, the German Army (V-2/A4 was Heer/Army development and operation, as opposed to the Luftwaffe's V-1) wasn't completely crazy and following Crossbow switched to small, easier deployed mobile launch sites - basically the precursor of current-day TELs. Just need the Transporter/Erector, fuel bowser, control truck and a relatively small crew. In and out in about 2 hours total. see http://www.v2platform.nl/book/loosduinen.html for more infrastructure and layout specifics. (I must check my library again, as I believe Most Secret War by R.V. Jones has a picture of such a mobile site in the middle of a crossroad in The Hague...) Operational use did not start until the first week of September 1944. There were several elements of Batterie 444 active in the Netherlands, most famously in Wassenaar/The Hague, Hook of Holland, and surrounding areas, but also (and less used - about 20% of launches later in the war) in the Eastern parts of the country beyond Zwolle targeting the Southern targets like Antwerp.

Some 262's from EKSchenk were also spotted at Fliegerhorst Volkel in August 1944 - although I'm somewhat cautious to call that a real deployment. Perhaps more a familiarisation tour for other units. Showing the flag, so to speak.

I may have to go through this book: Going by memory here, but according to many bits posted so far of the research done by the writer, it's not implausible that this is actually how the engine behaves. Some of the finds certainly had me scratching my head..

It needs an A5M or Ki-27 (if you want KhalKhin Gol-like scenarios) or some bf-109E love. But then - what's a Bf-109E without a Hurricane Mk.I or early Spit?

The pic above shows the single-stage Merlin. B.IX used Two-stage supercharged Merlin 70 series. That difference is quite obvious, the engine nacelles having a modified, larger intake directly below the (paddle blade) prop like on this PR.34

TPM is also used to store the hashes that are generated when using Windows Hello - Face recognition, fingerprint and such. And since that also enables the option to use a pin instead of passwords, I like it. I'm not into all that tin-foil hat stuff. Makes for way too much stress.

That system is detected as Windows 8 (Windows NT 6.2.9200) - Not 8.1 or newer.