PeterCologne
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- Jul 11, 2022
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They were but you have to explore the size of it, also look at the date of manufactureHard to say if that came from a P-38. Weren't those wheels commonly used on different fighters?
Actually I looked into this more and I'm 100% sure it's a P-38 MAIN wheel.Looks like T6 with the brake drum.
Good info but going by what the OP stated "It was 1944 or 1945," that's why I tend to believe it was from a P-38. I'm wondering if there were variations with regards to the amount of cast fastener fittings for the wheel coversFor what it's worth, I've looked at various P-38 nose wheels, which I believe are 27" as is the OP photos (Main wheels are 36".). What doesn't seem to match are the cast fastener fittings for the wheel covers.
The Hub Cap side of the nose wheel used three fasteners on both early and late models.
The Nose Gear side of the nose wheel used what I presume is six fasteners.
Perhaps there were other combinations?
Also for what it's worth, I believe Stearmans and AT-6's used 27" wheels as well, which have flown in Germany post 1945. Just because the wheel is dated 1942 doesn't mean it didn't fall off or crash in 1959, etc..
To my eyes, the OP photos look more like Stearman than P-38.
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Looks like a P-38 nose wheel from an earlier model P-38, missing the hub on the axle side of the wheel.
Excellent Info! But what I do find interesting is the outboard side of the hub seems identical to those shown in the P-38 wrecks. I'm wondering if this hub can be used on a P-38 main?This wheel only has a 2" brake so nothing heavy. Will check other references in a minute
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