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Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:34 pm

I can confirm that I don't know what it is. Data plate says some type of retraction mechanism. Looks similar to B24 ball turret retraction mechanism, but different (according to a turret expert). Any clues?

Website · Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:00 am

Hi

I have a couple of these and I think you will find that it IS a B24 part as thats what I recovered one of mine from.

PS I got mine working and they are great for Garage doors!!!!!

Regards
John P

Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:39 am

setter wrote:I think you will find that it IS a B24 part as thats what I recovered one of mine from.

AVM Parker might be on to something here. BUT, as far as I know when it comes to B-24s and ball turrets, they were hydraulically lowered and retracted. However, the books say that in the event of an emergency, the bomb hoists can be used to retract the turret. I have some pictures that show a pulley mounted above the retraction cylinder for just such a contingency. AVM Parker, do you think this could be a bomb hoist??? I don't have any good pictures of them in the -24. Wish my uncle was still around, he could tell us!

Website · Tue Nov 23, 2004 4:26 am

Hi B29 Gunner

Could well be a bomb hoist.

I know a few people in this field and I will research it for you

Regards
John P

Website · Wed Nov 24, 2004 1:02 am

B29 Gunner

B24 Bomb hoist photo on the way - looks like you were right!

Regards
JP

Wed Nov 24, 2004 4:15 am

setter wrote:B29 Gunner

B24 Bomb hoist photo on the way - looks like you were right!

Regards
JP

Excellent news! Hey John, you should put me on the payroll!

Website · Wed Nov 24, 2004 4:28 am

Hi B29 gunner

Quite right I do need to put you on the payroll.................right after I put ME on it !!!!

Regards
John