Douglas B-23 Dragon

[V-1710]

I just read where the B-23 was considered by Doolittle for the Tokyo raid. Had that plane been used, it may not have been forgotten as it was.

 

[syscom3]

I need to scan a pix I took of a B-23 at a Chino Airshow back in the 80's. I will try to get one posted up of it this weekend.

Stay tuned.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

The B-23 had a DC-3 wing and tailplane. It was a docile aircraft but a lot slower amd not as advanced as the B-25. The B-23 couldn't be used becuase of it's wingspan.

Most B-23s were used as trainers or in ASW work. I had an Uncle who flew in B-18s and B-23s, I remember him telling me they were "safe and comfortable."

 

[V-1710]

I think the B-23 may have been the first U.S. plane with a tail gunner position.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

I think the B-23 may have been the first U.S. plane with a tail gunner position.

It was

 

[Aggie08]

Not nearly as cool-looking either 8)

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Yep - looks like a plain ole DC-3 on steroids...

 

[carpenoctem1689]

Yeah, i dont think it looks too menacing. More like a DC-3 converted in an emergency, and less of a menacing bomber aircraft that would lead the first retalitory strike against the enemy that "un-provekedly" attacked us in port and pearl. Glad we used the B-25

 

[Nonskimmer]

It's got one helluva tail fin though, I'll give it that.

 

[carpenoctem1689]

Yeah haha, that tailfin is pretty wicked, would make a nice shot for a fighter pilot though, being so damn big.

 

[syscom3]

I posted a pix of the B-23 that flew at Chino in the early 80's in my thread "Chino Pix"