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Can someone help identify the type of plane in the photo? As well as what Era this looks to be?

Discussion in 'Photographs and Documents' started by Heartfeltzero, Jan 9, 2022.

  1. Heartfeltzero

    Heartfeltzero Active Member

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    A heavy American bomber...a tail dragger...i'm guessing an early B-17
    Only 7 crew pictured though...Should be 10. The number of guns did vary though...

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    Thank you!
     
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    That white looking ball shaped thing under the nose of the plane, would that be some sort of radar?
     
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    Look at the shadow. Mebbe only 2 engines? Engine appears mounted midwing and not slung beneath the wing either. Fuselage too low to be a B-17. Transport aircraft?
     
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