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    Mixture-Controls and Fuel/Air Ratio

    For your typical Allied Fighter, Bomber, etc. with a Pressure Carburetor , Pressure carburetor - Wikipedia
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    A Catalina N9767 ( ex CF-CRR) fly again in France

    The original post was from 2011, but here you go Soaring by the Sea Foundation – 1943 PBY-5A Catalina – N9767
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    Was the AT-10 Wichita Used at Kelly Field 1942?

    You can look up AAF Class books here and browse the pics to see what was there. https://aafcollection.info/items/list.php
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    Was the AT-10 Wichita Used at Kelly Field 1942?

    List of AT-10 accidents at Kelly Field. First one is Aug. 42. Type in "AT-10 & Kelly" in the appropriate boxes. Search USAF Accident Reports 1911-1955
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    F-6C Mustang camera access hatch

    There is a hatch on the top arm of the National Star, not sure if it gave camera access or not. https://www.worldwarphotos.info/wp-content/gallery/usa/aircrafts/p-51/F-6C_599_118th_TRS_23rd_FG_The_First_Black_Lightning_Chengkung_9-44.jpg
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    eBay: North American P-51 Mustang

    Most likely 332nd FG, 99th FS, aircraft marked A1 * ?. e.g. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8e/cb/01/8ecb01d0e87e9602369b394636258289.jpg
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    Data Card and accident report

    The BuNo is, US Navy and US Marine Corps BuNos--Third Series (135774 to 140052) 138948 (MSN 10809) VAH-? 'GM-4' noted deployed aboard USS Ranger (CVA-61), 1957-58 (photo) (VAH-9 as GM-11) lost Jul 26, 1960 in accident while operating from USS Saratoga CV-60. Night carrier landing, collision...
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    Questions about the crewmembers of the B-17 42-31975 ”Queen of the air” last flight

    MACR National Archives NextGen Catalog This has been scanned in reverse, Page 46 is the beginning.
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    Hawk 81A Gunsights

    A floor mounted sight with reflector glass. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235011080-airfix-p-40b-tomahawk-148th-its-arrived/page/5/
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    Questions about the crewmembers of the B-17 42-31975 ”Queen of the air” last flight

    While a crew of 10 may have trained together and flew to England together they didn't necessarily complete all of their missions together due to sickness, small injury or leave. Individual crew members could/would be swapped out for different reasons on various missions.
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    Cylinder Head: What Engine?

    Bristol Pegasus has spark plugs on the side, the center cut-out for the push rod and the correct attach bolt pattern. Bristol Pegasus - Wikipedia
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    Cylinder Head: What Engine?

    Does the cylinder have three intake/exhaust ports and spark plug or plugs on the side? R-1820 https://live.staticflickr.com/3290/3000214851_86eb099836_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/3003/3001055776_f876a0da70_b.jpg
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    Cylinder Head: What Engine?

    The cylinder is marked Tondelayo 43-37516 which would make the engine a Wright R-1820. What is odd is the cylinder head attach bolt pattern doesn't match the R-1820. https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/aircraft/43-37516 http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1943_2.html 37516 (MSN...
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    Picture of the day.

    https://catalog.archives.gov/id/204972421
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    Where is Korako?

    https://pacificwrecks.com/airfields/png/tadji/index.html https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/pacific/new-guinea/us-troops-and-lvt-on-shore-korako-new-guinea-1944/ https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/pacific/new-guinea/us-troops-and-vehicles-along-the-invasion-beach-at-korako/
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