Some nice US 8th Airforce finds 30/1/11

**381st digger** · 02-05-2011, 07:56 PM

Well you have done it again Paul. Thankyou.
Andy

**Paul B** · 02-05-2011, 08:11 PM

15-17533-6: Cradle Assembly, Oxygen Cylinder, part of
15-7533-3: Installation, Oxygen Cylinder Cradle, Left Hand.

PB

**381st digger** · 02-06-2011, 06:53 PM

This came up today. I think its the laminated glass from a ball turret? Or was this window made of plexiglass?

**381st digger** · 02-06-2011, 07:21 PM

This is a gunners safty strap (well whats left of it)
Two bombardiers or navigator seat backs.
Lots of parachute buckles.

**Paul B** · 02-06-2011, 07:35 PM

Very nice.

The buckles are probably safety belt/seatbelt buckles, in the context of the other items.

PB

**381st digger** · 02-06-2011, 07:37 PM

Im 99% sur this is part of the bomb release mechanism (has it got a correct name)sadly its not in great shape and i dont think its going to last very long out of the ground.

**381st digger** · 02-06-2011, 07:39 PM

Thanks paul,
Do you think the glass is from a ball turret?

**Paul B** · 02-06-2011, 07:42 PM

A-2 Bomb Release, sadly ground-recovered ones are usually in this state.

**381st digger** · 02-06-2011, 07:49 PM

I think this may be a charging handle from maybe a ball turret or a top turret.
And a large ring that has a hinge so maybe a light cover? Im not sure its quite heavy and i cant see any numbers on it.

**381st digger** · 02-06-2011, 07:57 PM

Another barrel sleeve. This ones in great condition. Thankyou gremlin for telling me what this was yeserday wile we were out otherwise this one would still be sitting in the woods.