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Changes between block numbers
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:59 am
by SHAEF1944
Hello folks. Wondering if anybody knows a book, CD, online reference, etc... that details the differences / modifications made between different block numbers of the B-17 ? Specifically, I am trying to help a fellow determine the changes made between the 5-block and 10-block Lockheed-Vega built B-17's. Anything available go into this much detail ? Thanks !
The Bible
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:38 am
by DryMartini
Fortress in the Sky
by
Peter Bowers
Has an appendix of all the F and G block numbers, and the main
changes made.
-5 and -10 Block differences
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:15 pm
by DryMartini
Taken verbatim from the above mentioned book.
B-17-5-VE:
Same as B-17F-1-VE except for the following -
Leak proof fuel tanks in the bomb bay; revised oxygen manifolding;
SCR/269G radio compass installed; other minor changes
B-17F-10-VE:
Similar to the B-17F-5-VE except for the following -
SCR-535 radio installed; bomb bay selector switch installed;
provisions for type D-15 fuel pump; B-3 drift meter
deleted; improved fuel tank vent outlets; radio detonator
switch moved to vertical position; external power adaptor
stowage; other minor changes
B-17G-5-VE:
Same to the B-17G-1-VE except for the following major
changes -
Removal of emergency hydraulic brake; revision of airplane
insignia; electric turbocharger regulator;swing check valve replaced
by type E-5 valve, series D; other minor changes
B-17G-10-VE:
Same to the B-17G-5-VE except for the following major
changes -
British Lorenz blind approach radio installed;
A-2A ball turret with oxygen swivel gland installed; and
other minor changes.
Block diff
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:48 pm
by hang the expense
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