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[bauple58]

Has anyone ever seen a photograph of these "WW" marked aircraft? (AFHRA reel 28166)

 

[buffnut453]

Not exactly as described but I suspect this marking is achieving the same thing on a B-17 assembly ship:

 

[special ed]

There have been several photos of "WW" in the forum. Some in the P-51 threads.

 

[fubar57]

Along with "WW" assembly ships their were "WW" P-47D Razorback "Formation Monitors". I haven't seen a bubble top yet. Also, they were used in the 5th Emergency Rescue squadron

 

[ThomasP]

from "https://www.worldwarphotos.info/"

 

[BiffF15]

from "https://www.worldwarphotos.info/"

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Interesting shot of a Razorback with a Malcom Hood. Any idea what's bolted to the belly? Looks to be attached aft of the centerline external tank.

 

[fubar57]

That's one of the aircraft from the 5th Emergency Rescue squadron. Those are possibly flares or markers.

 

[fubar57]

BiffF15 Some shots here showing the flares under the P-47 as well as the dinghy packs under the wings.... Asisbiz 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron P-47 Thunderbolt mixed photographs