Where is this cutaway from?

journeyman · 07-25-2007, 11:48 AM

Hey everyone. I found this cutaway of the b-17 and I was wondering if anyone knew where it is from and if it is in the public domain or not. Thanks!

FLYBOYJ · 07-25-2007, 11:58 AM

Flight Journal?!? It's shown on the lower corner of the drawing...

Cyrano · 07-25-2007, 12:01 PM

Check under the right wing...

journeyman · 07-25-2007, 12:23 PM

ah, right. silly me

comiso90 · 07-25-2007, 01:38 PM

I didn't realize they had "de-icers".

Inflatable boots or heating coils?

it makes sense, it just never occurred to me. How common were de-icers in ww2? when did they become common place?
Did all the nations employ them?

Graeme · 07-26-2007, 04:20 AM

The 'image' is lifted from page 101 of Bill Gunston's book, "Classic World War II Aircraft Cutaways" (cutaways produced during the war).

Maharg · 07-27-2007, 01:12 AM

LOL Thanks journeyman very nice schematic M8.

It's a 'G' isn't it?

Graeme · 07-27-2007, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maharg

LOL Thanks journeyman very nice schematic M8.

It's a 'G' isn't it?

Yes, it's a 'G'. This is the previous page, which gives you a little history on the cutaway creation, and the B-17 in general.