USS Constellation. What a savvy smart looking design. Bit of a navy theme going on throughout. Like it.
HMS Dasher. Tragic for those on board. My thoughts are an ammunition explosion caused by the 250 lb or 500 lb bombs below the lift. Bomb booster and/or fuse contacted within the hanger space setting off a massive chain reaction. Possibly caused by a failure to secure the bomb loads after de-ammunitioning the aircraft.
Ship movement in swell. Bomb stowage and trolley stowage poorly contained. Movement causes an object, albeit a trolley handle contacting a booster or fuse. Just one of those mothers going off would be enough to set all aircraft and munitions ablaze.
Kind regards,
Bally) ex R.A.N.
HMS Dasher. Tragic for those on board. My thoughts are an ammunition explosion caused by the 250 lb or 500 lb bombs below the lift. Bomb booster and/or fuse contacted within the hanger space setting off a massive chain reaction. Possibly caused by a failure to secure the bomb loads after de-ammunitioning the aircraft.
Ship movement in swell. Bomb stowage and trolley stowage poorly contained. Movement causes an object, albeit a trolley handle contacting a booster or fuse. Just one of those mothers going off would be enough to set all aircraft and munitions ablaze.
Kind regards,
Bally) ex R.A.N.