OK, WIX braintrust. . . the gauntlet is thrown down. . . one or more of you know the answer. . . give it up!
What kind of airplane is this door from? We believe it came from Dothan with the truckload of B-17 parts when Doc bought the B-17 that was to become "Chuckie". We know that Hugh Wheelless operated three Forts, three Harpoons, and six Mitchells, in addition to many single-engined types including Avengers. This door seems to be from the left side of the airplane because the hinges are always forward on an airplane door (in single-door applications, that is). It looks military in origin, though we have no proof of that. We're certain that it ain't from a B-17 (wrong side) or a B-25 (didn't have such a door). It's also not from a Twin Beech (totally wrong shape) or a DC-3 (way-way-way too small). Looking at the recent pix of Taigh's Harpoon, it sure looks like our door is the right shape and size, but I'm not sure about the curvature. Our door has a lot of curvature to it.
By the way, this isn't a contest. . . we don't know the answer!
Photos by Bill Gorin, VFM Crew Chief, a.k.a. WIXer "CrewDawg".



Thanks for your help!
Cheers,
Dean and the rest of the VFM crew