[ARC5] [Milsurplus] Name This Bomber

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 21 Mar 2012 at 8:38, J. Forster wrote:

> I can see guns:
> 
> Nose 2x
> Tail 1x ?   in shadow

That is interesting: usually, tail turrets had two guns.

> Side 1x

Are the side turrets/blisters streamlined (tear-shaped) ?

> Also, the notes say:
> 
> 6 turrets 500 rds 50 cal
> 1000 rds in tail

That 1000 rds in tail would further suggest two guns. "500 rds per gun". 

> > From the other typo (200 miles vs 2000) I would think that whoever
> > wrote the captions was not really familiar with aircraft. Therefore,
> > they may call observation blisters, "turrets".
> 
> Maybe, but the ammo description says otherwise.

Yes. Scratch what I said.

> > Is this a high-wing type of plane or a midwing?
> 
> To me, looks more high than mid.

OK. Beginning to sound much like the PB4Y-2, but later, and not the B-17G 
either which was a mid-wing.

> Is it a flying boat?
> 
> No. It looks to have stuff down low.

What do you mean, "stuff". Landing gear? Exposed? I would think not.

> IMO, not a flying boat.

OK.

Gotta think about this one...it is vaguely familiar but I cannot quite place it 
yet.

Ken W7EKB