Hello guys, just a quick update for you.
The armed version has now been renamed specifically as Do_24K, and is seen here departing what was at one time
the Nationalist seaplane base on Malorca during the Spanish Civil war:
Not sure if German aircraft ever operated in the area but this aircraft type was supplied to Spain and was in used in
the Baleares until they were finally retired.
The centre turret is now operable and uses the java from the G4M to give it a cannon armament which I believe was
actually a 20 mm Hispano-Suiza HS.404 cannon but we are using the Japanese weapon entry because I cannot find
anything else at the moment, we do need to change the gun to something more appropriate and there is another test
turret we have to test from the betty, just need time to have a look at it:
The rear turret uses a Mg 15 entry as does the forward position but again we need a more suitable weapon to fit into
the gunners cockpit:
The unarmed version now has a slot of its own and is named Do_24N_1 which was I believe the version used by the
Luftwaffe Air Sea Rescue squadrons although it would later also be used in Spain in the same role and as a civil aircraft.
Here we see it again departing from the Beleares, Menorca this time, where I understand these types were to be seen
regularly by holiday makers during the Fifties and Sixties:
This version should look particularly good in the SAR and civil colours which I am sure will come soon:
Unfortunately I do not think our cockpit will ever be quite as spectacular as the one Max posted but it is amazing
what a great skin artist can do so you never know.
Wishing you all the very best, Pete.
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