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Well, at least we can agree on, that it's bluish! 
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Yep! 
Nice Hornets....
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Agree! 
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Have found that SH-3 is a version made into a tanker and that is a water pick-up snorkel at the back. Not many made. I think it's a version of the S-61. Wiki page Sikorsky S-61 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. May give you some clues.
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Bill
Cheers,
Bill
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Cool Bill!
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Cool indeed Bill! 8)
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Nice one Taktik, cheers!
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That is awesome stuff Taktik!! 
great book they come from, but Please provide proper credit sources for the pictures taktik, title and authors if you would be so kind...otherwise you may make the Mods unhappy...just some friendly advice..
Just as good
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B-29, K-13, 42-94016, "City of Jersey City" aka "McNamara's Band"
1LT Charles McNamara (A/C) from Richfield Springs, NY
K-13 flying near Mt. Fuji with a newly applied rudder. A buddy B-29 from the 29th BG (O-21) on her way to the Empire as well. The A/C's son remembered his father mentioning how K-13 had received some flak damage to the tail. The Tail Gunner however, Charles Staats, was apparently unharmed.
Inspecting for flak damage on engine No. 2 after a mission. Probably Crew Chief SGT Theodore Petrilack and on wing in jumpsuit is the A/C Charles McNamara. This A/C and his crew succussfully completed an astounding 28 Missions. Tied for the highest in the Squadron with CAP Ralph Erwin on K-6.
K-13's "City of Jersey City" logo.
..and the other side with "McNAMARA'S BAND"
Here she is late in the war with a lot more missions and a new paint job. I have found several aircraft photos from different squadrons as well that have a shiny black underside. This worked well when hit with searchlights over the empire. It would be harder to spot in the sky vs. a shiny aluminum B-29. Most of the 315th BW aircraft were painted this way as well. I have also seen copies of photos of more 330th BG aircraft (K-29) that had this scheme towards the very end of the war.
Here is the entire crew in front, receiving one of several Air Medals. K-13 has the new shiny black scheme to boot.
1LT Charles McNamara (A/C) from Richfield Springs, NY
K-13 flying near Mt. Fuji with a newly applied rudder. A buddy B-29 from the 29th BG (O-21) on her way to the Empire as well. The A/C's son remembered his father mentioning how K-13 had received some flak damage to the tail. The Tail Gunner however, Charles Staats, was apparently unharmed.
Inspecting for flak damage on engine No. 2 after a mission. Probably Crew Chief SGT Theodore Petrilack and on wing in jumpsuit is the A/C Charles McNamara. This A/C and his crew succussfully completed an astounding 28 Missions. Tied for the highest in the Squadron with CAP Ralph Erwin on K-6.
K-13's "City of Jersey City" logo.
..and the other side with "McNAMARA'S BAND"
Here she is late in the war with a lot more missions and a new paint job. I have found several aircraft photos from different squadrons as well that have a shiny black underside. This worked well when hit with searchlights over the empire. It would be harder to spot in the sky vs. a shiny aluminum B-29. Most of the 315th BW aircraft were painted this way as well. I have also seen copies of photos of more 330th BG aircraft (K-29) that had this scheme towards the very end of the war.
Here is the entire crew in front, receiving one of several Air Medals. K-13 has the new shiny black scheme to boot.
fubar57
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Don't know if you've already seen or have this sheet Jan. On ebay right now for 9.00+2.00 US, 2 sets left.
Geo
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I think that I might have that sheet, need to have a look, cheers mate!
