Warbird Information Exchange

Does anyone know of a good source for detailed schematics of the KB-50 or B-29? Trying to identify some details on the fuselage.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Mike

Michael, here are a few pages from a B-29 Flight Manual

IMG_1249 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1250 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1253 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1313 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1314 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1315 by tanker622001, on Flickr

Some from the B-50A and B-50D Flight Manual

IMG_1245 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1246 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1247 by tanker622001, on Flickr


IMG_1248 by tanker622001, on Flickr

You can get these manuals in pdf format for a reasonable price here:

https://www.flight-manuals-online.com/p ... rfortress/

https://www.flight-manuals-online.com/p ... rfortress/

Here are a few pages from manuals that seem to be no longer available

YB-29J

IMG_1272 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1273 by tanker622001, on Flickr

WB-29

IMG_1274 by tanker622001, on Flickr


IMG_1275 by tanker622001, on Flickr

KB-29P

IMG_1276 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1277 by tanker622001, on Flickr

TB-50A D&H

IMG_1278 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1279 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1280 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1281 by tanker622001, on Flickr

RB-50E

IMG_1298 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1299 by tanker622001, on Flickr

RB-50F

IMG_1282 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1283 by tanker622001, on Flickr

KB-50

IMG_1301 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1285 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1311 by tanker622001, on Flickr

Air Corps Library has one of the B-25 electrical books available. I believe it's probably a block diagram book, rather than full up schematics.

These are from the B-50A & D Erection & Maintenance Manual

IMG_1286 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1287 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1288 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1289 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1290 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1292 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1293 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1294 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1291 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1295 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1296 by tanker622001, on Flickr

By far the best source of detailed photos of all models of the B-50 is this book. I checked Ginter Books and Amazon but it is apparently no longer available from either outfit. This looks like the best bet to get a copy. It’s well worth the asking price.

IMG_1310 by tanker622001, on Flickr

This is the URL for the info above

https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9780984611492

Brilliant! Thank you so much!

I’m glad to be of assistance. That’s what WIX is all about.

There should be a Technical Order for the B-50 with all the wiring diagrams (i.e. wiring schematics). I have no idea where to get a copy however. I know the maintenance manuals for my T-6 have wiring diagrams but that is a far simpler aircraft. I would guess the B-50 to have a dedicated wiring diagram book.

Also:

https://app.aircorpslibrary.com/documen ... 73010367b9

They may have more stuff that isn't scanned yet.

Michael, if you are trying to identify items on the fuselage, this might help. These pages are from the B-50A & D Maintenance Manual

IMG_1366 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1367 by tanker622001, on Flickr

Some additional pages from the B-50A & D Maintenance Manual that might be of interest

IMG_1358 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1359 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1360 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1361 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1362 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1363 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1364 by tanker622001, on Flickr

IMG_1365 by tanker622001, on Flickr

Been looking for a reasonably-priced copy of this for several years, but seeing this post I just bought it anyway. The rest of Ginter's books are fascinating and well done, and there's very little out there in print on B-50 details.

Thanks for the point-out!

_________________