Um, the loop wasn't a generator in itself, but instead a giant electromagnet for the "Wellington DWI" version's mine-sweeping ability,
by actually giving the german mines a magnetic trigger while the a/c being "out of harms" way (at some 35 ft above the sea...).
This magnetic loop, though wound outta aluminium wire was still weighing over two tons,
and was driven by a Ford V8 powering a Mawdsley generator.
Links: https://www.britishpathe.com/video/a...ne-wellingtons
Wellington DWI

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