eBay: Martin B-10

[vikingBerserker]

Thanks Joe! As always I appreciate your professional input.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

I think the hubs on those early constant speed props could be easily damaged.

 

[Capt. Vick]

David, if you really want to know, send the photos to the Smithsonian or the USAF museum, maybe they can help. I know I would really like to know.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Thanks Jim for the suggestions. The pic I posted I had acquired from my Smithsonian trip but perhaps they would know more. I'll give it a try tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[meatloaf109]

I agree with Joe, a protective cover that was later found to be unnecessary.
Manufacturer specific, that is why it is never seen on any other aircraft.

 

[gjs238]

Those are deflecterons, leftover from use on the planet Mongo. They serve no purpose on planet Earth and were usually removed.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Well lookie here!

Williams Brothers 1/72 Martin B-10B, by Carmel J. Attard

If you want to base this query on a model, it looks like those covers were used for engine heating and I bet were used only when operated in Alaska.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Capt. Vick]

Exerpt from the article:

"Two round pieces reshaped from spare wheels were to form the prop spinner guards as depicted in photos which I had at my disposal of the version I was building. Apparently this was to protect the aircraft engines as it was on snow/ bush terrain missions unless these were heaters of some sort."

 

[vikingBerserker]

I think that would be an odd place for some type of heater. The only time I've ever seen the aircraft equipped with these is when there was snow on the ground so I think it has something to do with winter. The pics were towards the end of the life cycle for front-line use of the aircraft and during it's life cycle the aircraft was commonly flown from rough fields so I would think it would be unusual that just now (7 years after introduction) they installed something to help protect the engine.

How logical would it be that this was to limit the airflow over the engine to help it stay warm?

 

[FLYBOYJ]

How logical would it be that this was to limit the airflow over the engine to help it stay warm?

That's exactly what I think it was for.

 

[Johnny Signor]

Seeking colors for the patch worn by Henry "Hap Arnold and all the pilots on the Martin B-10 mission flown out of Bolling Filed DC to Fairbanks Alaska in 1934 , photo below on left shows the patch , also photo of "Hap" wearing it on his jacket and Grouping of the flight crews also all wearing the same patch , Not wanting the aircraft nose art version as it varied quite a bit from the "patch" if you compare them closely ........

 

[buffnut453]

Sorry for resurrecting this old thread but I just found this pic and it's too good not to share. It shows ex-ML-KNIL WH139 'M-585' that escaped the NEI and reached Australia...and clearly was no longer held in much regard by the crews who flew it as a transport/hack:

Pic was found at this website:
GEOFF GOODALL'S AVIATION HISTORY SITE

 

[Capt. Vick]

Great picture! The old girl's getting no respect!

 

[buffnut453]

Thought you might like it. I'm thinking VB might find it interesting, too.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Yes I am! THANK YOU, that is a much better picture than the one I had. I really appreciate the lead my friend!

 

[Capt. Vick]

Will that delay the book?

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots guys!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Will that delay the book?

Not because of this, the book will not have 300+ pages so it's grown a bit. Every time I get near to being finished I find even more stuff to include. Still shooting by the end of the year.

Thanks again for the lead Buff!!! I've been in contact with Mr Vincent who has graciously allowed me to not only use that pic but gave me another one as well. He's written a series of books on the Hudson in RAAF service that look very interesting.

 

[Capt. Vick]

300+ pages! Are you serious? I'm freaking drooling! Take your time and do it right my friend.