I found this item on a former B-17 base recently .... it has a Boeing stamping .... it looks as though it has something to do with control wires .... not sure .... any B-17 component experts out there ... ?
I found this item on a former B-17 base recently .... it has a Boeing stamping .... it looks as though it has something to do with control wires .... not sure .... any B-17 component experts out there ... ?
Interesting find, Only guessing but it looks similar to a pressure pad for a US land mine. No doubt someone can confirm.
Thanks for sharing.
LUCKYSTRIKE
I know what you mean Luckystrike.....but the pressure pad for the land mine was of tubular construction, not 'boxed' like this piece.
Could do with a picture of it next to something common place to get an idea of scale Gremlin
Steve T
I am by no means an "expert"...on anything. However, it looks like it may be an elevator surface trim wheel. ??
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Dear Paul,
Thanks for the identification ... to say I'm impressed with your knowledge is an understatement! I've since found several more of these items from the edge of a pond near a dispersal point ... just waiting for the water to go down to launch a full scale investigation ...
All the best,
Simon
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