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Couple of Interesting B-17's

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P&W T-34 test bed and SB-17.

 

I pretty like the old 44-85531 with Fulton system used in Thunderball

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Different aircraft, but a variant which saved many in Korea

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I have seen pics of the second B-17 pic of urs Dave, but never seen the first pic before. Pretty cool

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That was for the fighter variant, the FB-17, that was cancelled when it was discovered the P-36 was better.

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Reminds me of the Junkers thing with the 3 engines

 

Like the FB-17 concept - thou assume its being used for an engine test.

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Another problem with the FB-17 was the gunners falling out when they made a sharp roll.

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sure you're not confusing the FB17 with the YB-40 escort ship?

 

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No idea that designation existed - and it looks like it flew operational raids - well on wiki.

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