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kaki3152

19th March 2017 23:45

B-24 wreck Italy 1943

Can anyone identify?

udf_00

20th March 2017 00:06

Re: B-24 wreck Italy 1943

P4P could be on the rudder of Ju 52 "P" of 4./KGr.zbV. 400.

kaki3152

20th March 2017 00:34

Re: B-24 wreck Italy 1943

It does look like the tail of a Ju-52. What do you think about the wing with the USAAF star in front?

Revi16

20th March 2017 00:41

Re: B-24 wreck Italy 1943

I agree, the rudder looks like a Ju-52.

The USAAF wing is most likely from a B-25 with the somewhat non-traditional insignia on the upper right wing. (Typically US insignia was placed on the upper left wing and lower right wing.) The small "V" cutout at the far right lead edge is for the landing light.

http://www.worldwarphotos.info/wp-co...ica_desert.jpg

Alex Smart

20th March 2017 00:50

Re: B-24 wreck Italy 1943

Hello,
What I find a little odd is the US roundel, where is the "bar" each side of the star in circle ?
Perhaps the photo was taken near a scrap yard ? But the large building I think would not maybe overlook such a view ?
Review, looked at your photo link and would also go with a B25 wing section.
Other part does seem to be corrugated material photo perhaps in Italy ?
Alex

Revi16

20th March 2017 00:52

Re: B-24 wreck Italy 1943

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Smart (Post 231012)

Hello,
What I find a little odd is the US roundel, where is the "bar" each side of the star in circle ?Alex

https://forum.warthunder.com/uploads...1403654511.png

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