The What is it? Game

[Airframes]

OK, try this one. It may be a bit sneaky, being a slightly unusual view, but then it might be easy for some.

 

[norab]

B-17G ?

 

[Capt. Vick]

Does look like the G chin turret with the fairing removed...

Good guess on the other one there Terry.

 

[Geedee]

'Sally B' !. Nice one

 

[norab]

double post, stupid forum time lag

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

I'd have to agree with Norab. I think.

 

[Airframes]

Not 'Sally B' Gary, but it is the chin turret on the other Duxford B-17G, 'Mary Alice', which was undergoing heavy restoration work in the American Museum last summer.
Here's the full shot, and another from a different angle.
Well done Norab.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Terry, didn't know the Shack had jets. Thanks for adding to my aviation knowledge amigo!

 

[Airframes]

Yes Jim, the MR3 variant (the one with the tricycle undercart) had Vipers behind the Griffon engines, to assist with take off when fully loaded, and, I think, for economical cruise on long patrols - it was a heavy beastie.

 

[GrauGeist]

Interesting how removing a cowl or panel can create a whole different perspective, nice shot, Terry and well done, norab!

 

[norab]

It was the fairing that tipped it off. OK this is enlarged to give a better view, let's see how we do

 

[GrauGeist]

Looks like a folding wing, there...

I'll say we're dealing with a Naval aircraft

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

SBD-2 Dauntless?

 

[Airframes]

Yep, I'd go for Dauntless too.

 

[norab]

not a Dauntless and not folding wing, picture during restoration process

 

[GrauGeist]

Aww...heck, and here I thought I was onto something!

 

[Capt. Vick]

Martin B-10?

 

[Capt. Vick]

Yes Jim, the MR3 variant (the one with the tricycle undercart) had Vipers behind the Griffon engines, to assist with take off when fully loaded, and, I think, for economical cruise on long patrols - it was a heavy beastie.

On all 4 griffons?

 

[norab]

not a twin

 

[Geedee]

With that wing break and the low slung wheel, I'll drop in with an AT6 or variant ?