OS2U Kingfisher airplane question

• Aug 23, 2013

• #1

Stefan

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Aug 23, 2013

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Hi,
I have some questions on the OS2U Kingfisher airplane.
Under the left wing there is a lamp. See the picture.

1. What was it used for ? Landing light or search light or some other use.. ?

2. Was the light retractable/extendable ?

I have never seen pictures of it extended or light turned on.



please help me!

regards,

Stefan

 

• Aug 23, 2013

• #2

FLYBOYJ

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I believe it's a landing light. many aircraft have that configuration where it flips down and goes on when activated.

 

• Aug 23, 2013

• #3

meatloaf109

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You are correct. One of those little things I learned while building mine.

 

• Aug 23, 2013

• #4

Crimea_River

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I agree. Mustang had a similar one but in the wheel well.