Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone out there can help me? I am about to commence construction on a small-scale model of HR727, a Mk.II. I understand she was involved in various rudder experiments before going to 51 Squadron. However, I have been unable to determine what type of nose she had (was it the 'Tollerton nose', the early version with turret, or the Mk.III - type?)
Over to you experts...

Many Thanks in advance,

Don

The halifax 11 had a two gun nose turret<ed

but I believe HR 727 was constructed in or about Mar - Jul of '43 and was one of 152 Halifax B/GR Mk. 2 series 1 which featured and sported the factory installed Tollerton fairings.

The Mk. II did have the Boulton Paul nose turrent but the series 1 had the Tollerton mod.

Someone with more extensive Halifax files should be able to confirm this hopefully.

steve ballance's site has an excellent record of hally serials, models, and drawings of said.

Thanks everyone for your input!

I too believe that the aircraft had the factory - installed 'Tollerton Nose', and my model is being constructed as this version.
However, just in case, the model will be convertible...

Don