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Help needed to ID parts- B-24? B-17?

Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:46 am

Hello all,
I am working on a project, and a local museum allowed us into their storage room. In there were the following items. Can you help me identify them? I think I know what they are, but would like verification from experts. Any identification help is appreciated. Thanks!
kevin

It's a propeller! (I know, I know...but from what???)
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Closer:
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Tip:
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Seat- I know that the seat has sitting in it a control wheel from a B-24 and and oxygen tank. But what did the seat come from?
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Control wheel:
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Tire:
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And these are the pieces that I'm most curious about. They are leaning up on their ends, and are about 7-8 feet tall. I got the best photos I could of them, but they are difficult to get to. Here are several photos:
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Smaller, shorter piece:
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Thanks!

Re: Help needed to ID parts- B-24? B-17?

Thu Sep 24, 2015 1:55 pm

Hey Pooner! Rob would know!

Re: Help needed to ID parts- B-24? B-17?

Thu Sep 24, 2015 6:20 pm

All the parts are B-24. The tall wing-looking pieces are sections of wing flaps. That's a nose tire from the B-24, a 36 inch tire.

Re: Help needed to ID parts- B-24? B-17?

Thu Sep 24, 2015 6:43 pm

Thanks b29flteng. If anyone else has any opposing opinions I'd appreciate knowing now. Otherwise I will take his word as gospel...
kevin
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