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B17 Flying Fortress ID Pkease?

Discussion in 'The War In The Air' started by Gunner400, Jun 15, 2025.

  1. Gunner400

    Gunner400 Well-Known Member

    Can any body assist IMG_8023.jpeg with identifying the piece of gauge from a B17 bomber please?
     
    Gunner400, Jun 15, 2025
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  2. JDCAVE

    JDCAVE Well-Known Member

    Looks to me to be part of a compass.

    Jim
     
    JDCAVE, Jun 15, 2025
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  3. Temujin

    Temujin Member

    It would help if their was some type of “scale indicator” beside this. I can’t tell if it’s 2” wide or 8” wide. A little more detail may help with the search.
     
    Temujin, Jun 16, 2025
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  4. CaptainJTuttle

    CaptainJTuttle Title

    Looks like a damaged directional beacon to me. Sometimes, B17 pilots needed to lock into radio signals to find their way back to base.
     
    CaptainJTuttle, Jun 17, 2025
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  5. CaptainJTuttle

    CaptainJTuttle Title

    The picture is blurred and that fragment is in horrible condition making it virtually unidentifiable. However, upon further review, this could be a PDI (Pilot Deviation Indicator) which was basically a backup system in case the bombardier, do to battle damage, could not control the aircraft during the run in to the IP and on to the briefed target.
     
    CaptainJTuttle, Jun 17, 2025
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