Interesting thread. This from M.A.D. makes sense.
P.S. Any chance of some profiles of the likes of Short Sterling, early B-17D/E/F and B-24D/E's being utilised as tankers, as newer and more powerful designs and variants entered front-line service - i.e. Halifax, Lancaster, B-17F/G's and B-24J's etc..........(in both RAF and USAAF colours and markings
1 > what armament is retained, if any
2 > C-46 or C-47 could be tankers