[Milsurplus] Airplane with BC-224-A

[Hue Miller]

> From: "Al Klase" <al at ar88.net>
> > Try the Vultee Dive Bomber 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-31_Vengeance
> > Al 
> 
> Best match so far. The plane in the photo has no rear gun, but 
> otherwise seems to match. Wonder why they put in a 1936 radio,
> the BC-224-A ? -Hue 
> 
> My guess would be a 12 volt electrical system. They were originally
> destined for the RAF which was all 12 volt but retained by the AAF
> which was still 12 volt. This limits the possible equipment that
> could be used.
> Michael, WH7HG

 

Of course, Michael, you're right. I'm further postulating that the only

transmitter in the Army stable that would fit the plane, and still offer

semi-liaison work, that is, longer range than Command type radios, was

the BC-307-A. And maybe either they had BC-224-A + BC-307-A pairs

still sitting around, or someone thought that's the way a matchup should

be. 


In Navy usage, there would have been most likely GP + RU, same as on

the SBD. -Hue Miller