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Attn shoppers: B conversion? + an F-9

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 5:54 pm
by Chris Brame
19th BG, plane #36; converted B?:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WWII- ... rk:16:pf:0

Head-on shot of an F-9; nice clear view of the camera ports:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-B-17-Crew ... rk:17:pf:0

Re: Attn shoppers: B conversion? + an F-9

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:37 am
by varsity07840
Judging by the early type tail markings, I’d say it’s B model. But, converted Bs had a wide band around the flush waist widows where it was riveted to the fuselage in place of the blister. I’m not sure I see that in the photo.