[ARC5] Need parts for the Memphis Belle

[Lenox Carruth]

I apologize for the inclusion of the BC-224-A in the list of needed parts.
As many of you pointed out, the Memphis Belle is a 24 Volt aircraft.  I had
just copied the list that I received and never gave much thought to what was
on it.

 

The Memphis Belle already has the correct BC-348.  The other parts listed
are badly needed.  If anyone has any thoughts on where the museum might
obtain any of the items, the help would be greatly appreciated.  This is an
opportunity to see that these items are properly cared for in the
foreseeable future.  The National Museum of the United States Air Force is
as good a museum as you will find.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Lenox

 

 

Subject: FW: Need parts for the Memphis Belle

 

 

Many of you undoubtedly know that the legendary aircraft, Memphis Belle, is
being restored by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
They are still missing several items and have asked me to help find them.
Below is the list.  I have included the non-radio items in hope that someone
might have a lead.

 

SCR-695  Radio Set

     BC-966-A  Radio Receiver

     BC-965-A  Selector Control Box

     BC-958-A  Power Control Box

 

P/N  15-9474  Dipole Antenna Installation ("Towel Rail")

 

P/N  64-1332-504  Prop Anti-Icing  Reservoir

 

P/N  6-10485  Emergency Hydraulic Reservoir

 

P/N  15-8727-2  Pilot's Wind Shield

 

I have posted a picture of the Dipole Antenna as it was on the Memphis Belle
many years ago:

 

http://picturescom1.ipage.com/eBay/A03/Memphis%20Belle%20Antenna%20Installed
.jpg

 

The drawing of the antenna:

 

http://picturescom1.ipage.com/eBay/A03/Memphis%20Belle%20Anenna%20Drawing.JP
G

 

 

I have been told that this antenna was for the Marker Beacon that operated
with the early British instrument landing system.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Lenox

WA5OVG

radios at sbcglobal.net

 

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