Pictures of Cold War aircraft. (2 Viewers)

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The USN acquired some B-17's in 1945 to be equipped with early warning radars, they were designated PB1 and remained in service well into the 50s. This was the only one with a top mounted radar.

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Nice closer shot. The radar was the AN/APS-20, the same as on the Avenger AEW, Skyraider AEW, Gannet AEW, and Shackleton AEW.:



The other 21 were like this...









 

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