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05-05-2004, 04:25 PM
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Although not all these are WW2 bombers, I just want to compare them in size to one another and newer bombers with some interesting pics. 
On the left a B-29 on the right a B-36. 
A B-17 dwarfed by a B-52. 
A B-52 and B-36, I don't know what the aircraft is on the far left, maybe someone knows? 
Not good in showing size but, a B-17 and B-29 
Two 17s headed up by a Lanc.
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05-05-2004, 04:28 PM
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B-24, B-17...and?
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05-05-2004, 04:33 PM
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| The triangular shaped bomber is a B-58 Hustler, I believe it was America's first supersonic bomber. The second unidentified plane is a C-46 Commando. I believe it actually had a larger capacity than the C-47 but saw much less service overall.
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05-05-2004, 04:50 PM
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05-05-2004, 05:04 PM
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05-05-2004, 05:32 PM
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| No problem, happy to help.
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| C-46 was essential in flying the Hump in Burma, the C-47 didn't perform well at altitude. Over 3000 were built, and they were used in Korea and early Vietnam. One of Curtiss' great designs. | |
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05-05-2004, 11:18 PM
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| I didn't know they remained in service that long. Of course so did the C-47.
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05-06-2004, 07:33 AM
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Country: | I knew about a plane called the C-46 but I never saw it, so I didn't recognise it. Thanks for the information. The C-47 is still in civilian use now, with many companies especially in Africa.
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05-06-2004, 12:47 PM
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That can't be too healthy for the crew..I know it's not comparing size but its still a good photo. I was expecting some help in finding other pictures comparing sizes, but no.
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Country: | I found a picture of a B-24 taxiing, with a B-29 behind it. It's not very good at comparing size, but I've lost it now.
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