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	Facts about topic: (Lockheed Ventura) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Lockheed Ventura was a bomber and patrol aircraft of World War II (A war between the Allies (Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherl), used by American and British forces in several guises.
		The main differences between the Ventura and the O-56 was in the engines: rather than the 2,000 hp (1,490 kW) Pratt and Whitney R-2800 radials of the Ventura, the O-56 used 1,700 hp (1,270 kW) Wright R-2600 (additional info and facts about Wright R-2600) -13 radials.
		This was the primary event that demonstrated the Ventura's weakness in such raids: of the 47, nine of the bombers were downed.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/lo/lockheed_ventura.htm (2221 words)

	uboat.net - Fighting the U-boats - Aircraft - Lockheed Ventura and Harpoon
		In September 1939 Lockheed proposed to the British representatives a military development of the Lockheed 18 Lodestar, as a follow-up for Hudson.
		The Ventura began to replace the Hudson as maritime patrol aircraft.
		The submarine was forced to the surface, where she was bombed by a Ventura and shot at by the destroyers.
	uboat.net /allies/aircraft/ventura.htm (1360 words)

	Lockheed Ventura for RAF
		The Lockheed Ventura was the result of a September 1939 proposal by Lockheed to the British Air Ministry for a military version of the Model 18 Lodestar twin-engined 15/18-passenger commercial transport.
		Venturas were operated by No. 27 Squadron until January of 1945, while other wartime Venturas, particularly in No. 299 Squadron of the RAF, were used as transports.
		Ventura Mk II AE846/AE957 c/n 137-04189/4300 AE862, 890,906,917,935 were lost en route Ventura Mk II AJ163/AJ537 c/n 137-4301/4675 AJ225, 450,459,471,490 were lost en route.
	home.att.net /~jbaugher2/b34_1.html (1883 words)

	History
		The Ventura Memorial Flights aircraft, CF-FAV, was one of the longest serving RCAF Ventura's.
		Rigging the Ventura for the lift was a challenge for the recovery crews but it made a good training exercise for all.
		Slowly the Ventura rose and with a final shaking of tundra from the bomb bay it rotated to face where it had come from in 1953 then swung around to where it was going in 1988 and never stopped pointing in that direction for the entire flight.
	www.rcafventura.ca /pages/history.htm (1346 words)

	PV-1 Ventura in the Pacific - Lockheed's forgotten warbird - pg. 1 - Flight Journal Magazine article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		PV-1 Ventura in the Pacific - Lockheed's forgotten warbird - pg.
		It was first built in 1938 as a commercial airliner, the Lockheed Model 18; it had been modified for the British when the War started in Europe in 1939, and it was known as the Hudson bomber.
		While Lockheed developed this truly great warplane from a pioneer airliner, North American Aviation designed and developed the B-25 Mitchell bomber; it was under-powered and never came close to equaling the performance of the PV-1.
	www.flightjournal.com /articles/ventura/ventura_1.asp (2215 words)

	Lockheed B-34 Ventura -- Chapter 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In support of the Navy's new land-based antisubmarine patrol mission, the USAAF agreed that the Navy could acquire navalized versions of the B-24 Liberator and the B-25 Mitchell.
		In addition, it was proposed that Lockheed would cease all production of B-34/B-37 Venturas for the USAAF and would start building a navalized version of the Ventura for the Navy under the designation PV-1 for use in maritime reconnaissance and antisubmarine warfare.
		The PV-1 was quite similar to the B-34, differing from it primarily in the inclusion of special equipment to adapt it to the maritime reconnaissance role.
	www.csd.uwo.ca /~pettypi/elevon/baugher_us/b034-04.html (1456 words)

	Lockheed PV Ventura / Harpoon by Jack McKillop
		In September 1939, LAC submitted a proposal to the British Air Ministry for a new, improved aircraft, based on the Model 18 Lodestar, that could serve as a replacement for (1) the Hudson in the maritime reconnaissance and antisubmarine warfare (ASW) roles and/or (2) the Bristol Blenheim in the light or medium bomber role.
		On 6 December 1942, 47 Venturas from the three squadrons joined Douglas Bostons (equivalent to USAAF A-20s) and deHavilland Mosquitos in a low-level attack against the Philips electronics plant at Endhoven, the Netherlands; nine of the Venturas were shot down and 37 damaged.
		As a result of these missions, it became evident that the Ventura was not suitable as a medium bomber and the three squadrons began re-equipping with the faster Mosquito Mk.
	www.microworks.net /pacific/aviation/pv_ventura.htm (9956 words)

	RAF History - Bomber Command 60th Anniversary
		The Ventura entered service with No 21 Squadron at the end of May 1942, some 18 months later than planned and made its debut in November.
		By April 1943, Ventura losses were beginning to mount and a month later the aircraft's inadequacies were shown in a daylight attack on a power station near Amsterdam.
		The final bomber op for the Ventura was flown in September 1943, by which time Ventura squadrons had transferred to the Second Tactical Air Force.
	www.raf.mod.uk /bombercommand/ventura.html (389 words)

	Lockheed PV-1 Ventura aircraft profile. Aircraft Database of the Fleet Air Arm Archive 1939-1945 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Lockheed B-34 "Ventura" was a light bomber and maritime reconnaissance aircraft developed to a British contract.
		It was designated the PV-1 and PV-2 Ventura by the US Navy and British Commonwealth, and was a military development of the Model 18 Lodestar transport aircraft,and the USAAF Lockheed B-34 Lexington.
		The Ventura was the aeroplane that Sq Ldr LH Trent, VC, Royal New Zealand Air Force, was flying when he was awarded the Victoria Cross for his attack on 3 May 1943 on the power-station at Amsterdam.
	www.fleetairarmarchive.net /Aircraft/Ventura.htm (716 words)

	Australian Military Units
		The Lockheed Ventura medium bomber was developed as a replacement for the Hudson, then serving with Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF).
		The Ventura's RAAF career ended with the disbandment of 13 Squadron in January 1946.
		The Ventura also served with the air forces of Canada, France, New Zealand, South Africa, and with the United States Army, Navy and Marines; 2,475 were produced.
	www.awm.gov.au /units/subject_702.asp (231 words)

	Lockheed PV / B-34 Lexington - en
		The PV-2 Harpoon and PV-1,3, B-34 Lexington (USAAF version of the PV Harpoon/Ventura) and B-37 Ventura were sea patrol and ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) aircraft, developed from the model 18 Lodestar.
		Compared with the A-28 and A-29 Hudson the Ventura was more powerful and better armed, but it had a shorter range because it did not carry more fuel.
		Lockheed B-34 Lexington was a USAAF version of the PV-2 Harpoon, Lockheed B-37 Ventura was developed from B-34.
	www.military.cz /usa/air/war/bomber/b34/b34_en.htm (169 words)

	AVIATION ART HANGAR - War Up North by Stan Stokes (Ventura)
		The Ventura was a follow-on to the successful Lockheed Hudson that had been purchased by the RAF.
		The Ventura was well armed and could carry a decent bomb load, and was fast enough to avoid many encounters with opposing fighters.
		The Ventura also had enough offensive firepower to be utilized in the pinch as an attack bomber on enemy supply depots.
	www.aviationarthangar.com /wupnoloveava.html (738 words)

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		Ventura N°AE848 is presumed disappeared off the Dutch coasts.
		Lockheed Ventura had excellent performances for time, not far from Mosquito's.
		The photo at the head of page shows that a twin-engined plane such as Ventura could be confused with Mosquito in particular in very bad weather reports of November 6, 1942.
	www.chez.com /franckruffino/My-Site/Victory_2.htm (1002 words)

	Lockheed B-34 Ventura -- Chapter 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Further discussion with Lockheed led to a switch to the Model 37-21-01 which was powered by a pair of 1850 hp Pratt and Whitney S1A4-G Double Wasp eighteen-cylinder air-cooled radials.
		On this mission, nine of the Venturas were shot down and 37 were damaged.
		On April 21, when Venturas of No. 21 Squadron hit the marshaling yards at Abbeville, three more were shot down by fighters.
	www.csd.uwo.ca /~pettypi/elevon/baugher_us/b034-01.html (1730 words)

	Warbird Alley: Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon/Ventura (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Lockheed Company's early success in WWII with their Hudson bomber (a derivative of their Model 14 Super Electra used by the Royal Air Force) led them to propose a specialized bomber and reconnaissance version of their Model 18 Lodestar.
		Lockheed designated the new prototype the Model 37, and after a brief trial period, the RAF ordered a total of 675 of them, calling the new aircraft the Ventura.
		Venturas, especially, were delivered to a number of other nations, including Brazil, France, and all the Commonwealth nations.
	www.warbirdalley.com /pv2.htm (468 words)

	Lockheed 237 Ventura (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Remarks by Tony Javis: "This is a Lockheed Ventura GR.V, RCAF number 2236 'W' being pushed from #6 Hangar at Edmonton, Alberta.
		It was first converted to a Super Ventura, thence a Howard 350 then a Super Howard 350.
		It is the hangar that we have our Lockheed Ventura, RCAF #2195, being restored within by the Ventura Memorial Flight Association."
	1000aircraftphotos.com /MilitaryProp/1239.htm (173 words)

	Lockheed B-34 - US Air Force Museum Bomber Virtual Aircraft Gallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Lockheed Ventura was designed as a military version of the Lockheed Model 18.
		These 675 aircraft were on order for about a year before the first flight of a Ventura Mk.I occurred on 31 July 1941.
		An order for 550 improved versions of the Ventura was placed on 8 August 1941.
	www.wpafb.af.mil /museum/research/bombers/b3-65.htm (302 words)

	VPNAVY - Ventura Memorial Flight Association Main Summary Page - VP Patrol Squadron
		The Ventura Memorial Flight Association, is a registered Canadian Society dedicated to the restoration, preservation and demonstration of a 1943 Lockheed Ventura aircraft.
		It is the intention of the Ventura Memorial Flight Association to restore this Ventura to its original WWII flying condition, complete with appropriate squadron markings and identification.
		After the War, Ventura 2195 was decommissioned and sold to Spartan Air Services under the registration CF-FAV, and was used for airborne survey work In the North West Territories.
	www.vpnavy.com /vmfa_mem.html (290 words)

	RAAF MuseumHome->Research->Aircraft - Series2-> ->lode (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Lockheed Model 18, or Lodestar, was built as a civilian airliner in 1940 and was developed from the Model 10 Electra, the Model 12, the Model 14 Super Electra and the unbuilt Model 16.
		The Lodestar, in turn, was the forerunner of the Lockheed Ventura, just as the Super Electra had been the forerunner of the Hudson.
		The Lodestar was one of the fastest transport aircraft of its time, and was operated by the USN as the R50-1 and the USAAF as the C-56, C-57 A/E, C-59, C-60/A and C-66.
	www.raafmuseum.com.au /raaf2/html/body_lode.htm (300 words)

	Australian Military Units
		It was equipped with Lockheed Ventura light bombers and joined 2 Group of Bomber Command.
		Reflecting the difference in the tactics employed by the light bombers, from the night time area bombing conducted by the heavy bombers, 2 Group was transferred to Fighter Command on 1 June 1943 and became part of the 2nd Tactical Air Force.
		The last Ventura mission was flown on the 10 July and on 12 July 1943 it was announced they would be replaced by De Havilland Mosquitos.
	www.awm.gov.au /units/unit_11171.asp (560 words)

	Lockheed Aircraft
		Lockheed Martin's core business areas are systems integration, aeronautics, space, and technology services.
		Vega loses its separate identity as it is merged into Lockheed.
		1995: Lockheed and Martin Marietta merge to form Lockheed Martin.
	www.shanaberger.com /lockheed.htm (157 words)

	Lockheed PV1 Crash (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		ACTON - 3/2/44 - Four men were killed last Thursday in the crash of a Navy patrol bomber on the upper slopes of Mt. McDill about ten miles west of Palmdale.
		William Ritter of Palmdale acted as guide to the group of officials who hiked up to the wreckage of the plane, after it had been sighted by a Lockheed test pilot.
		Those killed in the crash were George G. Dory, 20, pilot of North Hollywood; Paul T. Sunday, 36, copilot of Beverly Hills; Donald L. Jackson of Roscoe, 30, crew chief; and James P. Sergeant, 30, radioman of Glendale.
	www.qnet.com /~carcomm/wreck13.htm (569 words)

	What If Jerry Designed A... : RC Universe! The Ultimate RC forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		I hardly think of the "Convair" (not Lockheed) C-131 as a warbird of any magnitude...nor did the AF for that matter.
		I would have to vote for the Ventura 1st, Hudson 2nd, I just have a thing for Lockheed aircraft.
		The Lockheed Ventura/Harpoon/Hudson/Loadstar is buildable as one of four as a result of minor belly, nose & backbone changes.
	utopia.rcuniverse.com /rcarchive/34/2003/07/3/188103 (1746 words)

	RAAF Aircraft,some rarer models Page 2
		The Lodestar, in turn, was the forerunner of the Lockheed Ventura.
		The Ventura Mk II was heavier and more powerful than the Mk I, whilst the Ventura GR 5 had extra long-range tanks, and some versions were fitted with the Mk IV nose radar.
		The Venturas operated with No 13 Sqn mainly, but several also served with Nos 4 and 11 Communications Units.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-air-support/ww2-allied/raaf-others2.htm (2166 words)

	Lockheed Ventura /Harpoon
		Developed on a RAF request as a substitute of the Hudson, the Ventura was derivated from a civil model of the Lockheed, the Model 18 Lodestar.
		In 1940 the RAF ordered 675 exemplars of the new plane (Lockheed 37), that was at once passed to Coastal Command due to the poor day-bombing capabilities.
		Discuss of Lockheed Ventura /Harpoon ON THE FORUM!
	www.tgplanes.com /planfile.asp?idplane=51 (164 words)

	VPNAVY - VP-144 History Summary Page - VP Patrol Squadron
		Flying Lockheed PV-1 Ventura's, VB-144 completed its training in October, then embarked in USS Copahee (CVE-12) for transportation to NAS Kaneohe Bay, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
		Brief detachments to Midway and Johnston Islands were followed in December by the squadron's combat deployment to Tarawa.
		Flying Lockheed P-3C Orion's, VP-4, currently under Commander Patrick S. O'Brien, is scheduled to move to MCAF NAS Kaneohe Bay, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by 1999...(Proceedings/April 1996 Lest We Forget-Bob Lawson)..." Contributed by George Winter pbycat@juno.com
	www.vpnavy.com /vp144_1943.html (536 words)

	VENTURA - The Lockheed File
		Taken at Laverton, Victoria, they depict what is evidently a Ventura ambulance mockup, although the serial number of the aeroplane and its intended purpose are unknown.
		If nothing else, the photos demonstrate the expendability of Venturas in the later years of the war!
		If any reader can provide more information it will be most welcome.
	www.adastron.com /lockheed/ventura/ventlist.htm (806 words)

	Naval Aviation News: Carey, Alan C. PV Ventura/Harpoon Units of World War 2 - Professional Reading (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Lockheed Ventura and PV Harpoon medium bombers were a somewhat shadowy family of combat aircraft derived from a prewar airliner that first saw fame as a record-breaker flown by millionaire industrialist Howard Hughes.
		The reader will find encapsulated histories of Navy and allied squadrons, as well as an expanded description of the PV's night-fighter service with the Marines during which its crews scored 12 kills in the Pacific during an eight-month tour.
		Harpoon aircrews saw a surprising amount of action against the Japanese from the Aleutians to the Philippines, and more than a few men were lost or wounded flying Lockheed's ponderous, yet well-proportioned twin-engine bomber.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0IAX/is_6_85/ai_110732304 (336 words)

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