Identification of unknown part

[A4K]

Great info everyone, and welcome to the forum Akula!

 

[ProudKerman]

G'Day Guys

I have a few questions.
I just got my B7 shackle and it is definitely 100-1100 so that's all good.
Must be tough little bugger to take 1000 pounds.
I cant seem to figure this little thing out.
I am hoping to restore it and mount a bomb to it to drop for a display.
How does the electrics work cause it all seems mechanical to me?
Also how would I go about restoring or testing this thing, I can't really open it up because of how its made?

Thanks

 

[bobbychipping]

I wonder how it worked in detail and if that part really could hold a 1100lbs bomb during flight?
Does anyone have a technical description about it? Thanks. - Kurtl

Sorry for late reply, just saw post while looking for something else
B-17
(4) BOMB RACKS
(a) GENERAL-Four sets of two bomb rails
each are provided. The two outboard racks extend upward
along left and right side walls from the top
chords of the body compression struts, and each contains
eight bomb stations. The two inboard racks extend
upward from the lower chord of the bomb truss.
which bridges the bomb bay between spar bulkheads.
and each contains 13 bomb stations. Provision is made
at each bomb station for use of the type B-7shackle

Bobby,
Adelaide, Australia

 

[bobbychipping]