WWII Driftmeters

[Tim Moore]

The B-3 and B-5 Driftmeters used on bomber and transport aircraft in WWII:


View: https://youtu.be/nthSD3tNVxw

 

[Old Wizard]

 

[billrunnels]

The drift meter used on the B-17 during WWII was adequate but taking the drift through the bombsight was more accurate due to better optics. Our navigator and I would both take drift readings during the mission and more often than not use the bombsight reading.

 

[BiffF15]

The drift meter used on the B-17 during WWII was adequate but taking the drift through the bombsite was more accurate due to better optics. Our navigator and I would both take drift readings during the mission and more often than not use the bombsite reading.

Welcome aboard Bill! Looking forward to your contributions.

Cheers,
Biff