Found yesterday on 8AF airbase. Aircraft part?

[RAMC181]

I find myself in need of your assistance once more guys.

I found this on the local former 8AF base yesterday, the part number (SY 15 7533 6) seems to be stamped in the same manner as other B-17 parts from the same site.
I've included a 6" steel rule for scale. Any ideas on what it is?





Thanks in advance,
PB

[Holedigger]

Perhaps part of an oxygen tank rack? What is the diameter of a standard 02 tank?

[RAMC181]

That's the lines I was thinking along when I saw it in the hedgebottom, it's very similar to the oxy bottle racks in the cockpit.

All the best,
PB

[Django]

Could that color be a clue to it being from a B-24?

[RAMC181]

Just found this photo of Memphis Belle's cockpit racks pre-restoration:

http://aircraftwalkaround.hobbyvista.co ... lle_03.jpg

It looks to be the same as the racks on the right, even down to the rivet holes and the blue-grey paint.

All the best,
PB

[the330thbg]

hey., i am getting amature enough at this.., i was thinking O2 as well!

Mazel!