Link ejector chute from B-17 base
Article about: Pictured below is a link ejector chute found last weekend on the dump site of a former B-17 base in Suffolk ... and I was hoping that somebody (e.g. Paul Bellamy) could provide a bit more in
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Re: Link ejector chute from B-17 base
Looks like a Ball Turret flavoured one to me........
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Re: Link ejector chute from B-17 base
Concur.
Ball turret link ejection chute, probably Emerson production from the green paint (Briggs-made ball turrets had grey-painted interior parts).
The NEW TYPE stencilling is also indicative of Emerson manufacture, although it's unclear what exactly was new about them when compared to the identical earlier chutes.
All the best,
PB
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Re: Link ejector chute from B-17 base
Thanks Bird Dog / Paul B,
Always nice to have the experts confirm the identity / origin of a find ...
Best wishes,
Gremlin
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Re: Link ejector chute from B-17 base
The chutes can be seen in position in the following photo:
http://browningmgs.com/AirGunnery/Tu...llaryUnits.jpg
All the best,
PB
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Re: Link ejector chute from B-17 base
Thanks Paul,
I wasn't entirely sure exactly where these chutes were located .... now I know.
I've got another link chute that turned up at Little Walden last year ... I'll post a picture over the weekend and see what you make of that one!
Thanks again,
Gremlin
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Re: Link ejector chute from B-17 base
Pfhuff.......did you say 'experts'.....? I just choked on on my roasted Swan & Marmite sandwich!
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Re: Link ejector chute from B-17 base
Golden Eagle & Peanut Butter is a delicacy in this region...
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Re: Link ejector chute from B-17 base
My apologies. I was getting my birds of prey mixed up with my water fowl. You are, of course, correct.
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