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World War II: USA
Aircraft of the United States in WWII.
Hosted by Rowan Baylis
B-17 with turboprop engine
pampa14
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Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Posted: Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 08:45 PM UTC

In 1946, two B-17Gs were modified as flying testbeds for experimental turboprop engines. The military equipment was removed, the pilot's cockpit was moved farther back, and the nose was completely modified to accommodate the experimental engine. To see the photos, please, visit the link:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/boeing-b-17-modificadas.html


Hope you enjoy and thanks for visiting!!!
JClapp
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Massachusetts, United States
Joined: October 23, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 01:12 AM UTC
a fascinating piece of work indeed. thanks for your many contributions.

one GT => 36 spark ignition cylinders.

I like the look of the annular spinner. Hawker tried it too,
I wonder why it was not preferred in the end..?

that reminds me...


I have a kit...





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