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I guess I should reply. Read story above. And more info at Lee Varner - WWII Serviceman - 301st Bombardment Group - 419 Squadron

jhor9, I am attaching 2 photos you might find pretty cool. But, I have a question for you. My dad was hurt in shoot down of his air craft. Here is what he said to me as a kid and I am trying to figure out what he was doing and how he got hurt. He told me one of the Left side engines had been...

I don't know anything about that. At least 1 engine was trashed by flak. Notice the feathered prop on left side of aircraft. My dad was feathering the prop when they got hit again just above his turret. That is how he got hurt, blood on his face. Jim

MACR#3932 1st/Lt Thomas Gardner Pilot 2nd/Lt Carl West co/pilot 2nd/Lt jacob Brown Nav. 2nd/Lt Jack Bohman Bombardier T/Sgt Lee Varner Engineer (My dad, the guy with cowboy boots and his elbows covering his face) T/Sgt Lucius Birbeck Radio Sgt Raymond Stewart BT Gunner Sgt...

This is the Flatbush Floogie 42-97083 shot down 4-11-44. The guy with his elbows coving his face is my dad. Hope you all enjoy this one.

I wanted to build the Guillow's B17G to RC using 4 .049 Engines. To show how long I have been out of the game, they don't even use the .049's anymore. Can someone tell me, 1. how hard would it be to find 4 almost matching .049s. 2. How hard would it be to find 4 throttle control rings for...

It is a 45" wing span and I estimate the weight to be from 45 to 55oz. Does that info help. Doing a little reading it looks like I can change the prop pitch to decrease the power if the 4 .049 engines are too much. That sound right?

The plans are pretty big 2'x3'. I will look for plans on web. Thanks for the comments about the pictures. It has been a 15 year search.

About the plane I am building it is the Guillows 45" wing span. It could turn out to be quite heavy since I want to put all the bells and whistles on it. That is why I am not too worried about the 4 engines. However I don't know any tricks of the trade. So I need help Those 2 pictures have...

Evangilder thanks for the warning. Does anyone know if the thottles are controllable on .049 engines? The plans call for 2 .049 engines but I would like it to have 4 so it would look original. This is my first build since I was 14. I am probably way over my head but, I am mechanically inclined...

I would like to build this model 4 engine( what size would be good) remote control with working landing gear. Where would I start getting all the remote contol systems for the engines, wings, tail, landing gear? Are there any plans for this kit or do you just improvise, adapt, and overcome...

452nd BG Flatbush Floogie shot down 4-11-43. and crew captured by Germans