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Some (edit) B-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:24 pm
by Chris Brame
Early stuff this time; one OD/NG and two NMF with 15 and 17 on the noses - any ID on the location, or the squadron logo being applied to the nose of the OD plane?
(Edit: Maybe March Field? The photos are from the estate of Lt. Miller B. Towman. AAIR lists him in a taxiing accident in A-17 35-77 on October 31, 1940 at March.)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-WWII-Am ... SwN2VZTYnp
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:23 pm
by varsity07840
The logo appears to be the the 11th BS, 7th BG. The OD A/C may well be recently out of depot maintenance where they received the camo finish. Plane in group numbers have yet to be applied on the tail.
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:26 pm
by varsity07840
The logo appears to be the the 11th BS, 7th BG. The OD A/C may well be recently out of depot maintenance where they received the camo finish. Plane in group numbers have yet to be applied on the tail.
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:39 pm
by DryMartini
Those planes look to be B-17B models,
retrofitted with the bath tub and flat side panels.
Just thought I'd bring it up...
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:53 pm
by Chris Brame
I was wondering about that; I was guessing Cs because in the two images where you can make out the bubble atop the cockpit, it didn't seem to be offset to starboard like the B had been.
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:55 pm
by DryMartini
Chris,
The cowling is different, as are the panels aft of the cowl, and
the intakes. (although I could not see the intakes in your photos)
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:20 am
by Chris Brame
Aha. OK - the auction images weren't shot too clearly but I did save them anyway. Sold for $49.00 (whew!).
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:04 pm
by Chris Brame
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:22 pm
by DryMartini
Converted B's
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:30 pm
by jmkendall
thought I would toss these in
Re: Some C-models; ID location/squadron?
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:39 pm
by jmkendall
another one, the "life" archive is not the most user friendly search, but worth it.
