B-29A In Color

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Jack Cook
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B-29A In Color

Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:58 pm

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Joe Scheil
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Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:58 pm

A B-29-30-BW. The next one was lost according to Baugher...any info on this one?

42-24474 (462nd BG) lost Aug 20, 1944. MACR 10126
Warbird Kid

Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:03 am

Notice the different reflections of metal.
Mr Widgeon
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:06 am

Joe Scheil wrote:A B-29-30-BW. The next one was lost according to Baugher...any info on this one?

42-24474 (462nd BG) lost Aug 20, 1944. MACR 10126


42-24473 (231st Base Unit) Struck off charge 12/21/1949 reclaimed at Pyote,Texas.
Steve Nelson
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:18 am

Notice the different reflections of metal.


If memory serves, a special high-strength alloy was used in on some of the wing and fuselage skins, hence a different finish (magnesium, maybe?) Of course, the rudder and other control surfaces were fabric, covered with aluminum dope.

SN
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