[alfa6]

B-17 pics and lots of 'em

Note to all, didn't see a particular pic let me know and If I have it I will post it later on Sunday.

example here's one that I forgot about...long story

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alfa6 ;>}

[Iris7]

Very nice shot indeed of the, what, #3? R-1830. That assembly is such a work of art. Contemplate the exhaust system. I believe the welding was done with gas. Incredible.

Oh, yeah, single row radial, nine cylinders, made by Curtiss-Wright. In the G rated at 1200 hp. Just read that the engine fuel consumption was one hundred gallons per hour at full power (not military or emergency power).

Just took another look. Oh, such work.

Did you all know that in those days they SOLDERED the fuel fittings onto the fuel tanks? Regular old tin-lead type solder. Right onto the aluminum tank. I have read about the technique. Extremely cool.

[Professional Engineer]