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{"id":1138,"date":"2017-06-23T14:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2021-06-23T14:54:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T18:54:14","slug":"a-b-24-liberator-up-close-and-personal-german-photographs-of-a-downed-b-24-in-holland-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/23\/a-b-24-liberator-up-close-and-personal-german-photographs-of-a-downed-b-24-in-holland-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"A B-24 Liberator, Up Close and Personal: German Photographs of a Downed B-24 in Holland &#8211; II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">This page presents the 15 pictures of <em>Tell Me More <\/em>in Luftgaukommando Report KU 1679.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">By scrolling down the post from top to bottom, you\u2019ll first see images of the two pages in the KU Report listing the captions of the photos.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> This is followed by verbatim transcriptions of the entire block of text on those two pages.\u00a0 Each German-language caption is followed by its <em>English-language equivalent, in italics<\/em>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Then, scrolling down through all the pictures you&#8217;ll see that each photo has its pertinent caption \u2013 in both German and English \u2013 beneath it.\u00a0 <em>The English-language translations<\/em> <em>are presented in italics.\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Importantly, the images and their captions <em>are not<\/em> presented in the same numerical order as in the KU Report.\u00a0 Instead, I\u2019ve arranged them to appear as if you were walking along and moving through the plane, from front to rear.\u00a0 I\u2019ve also added some comments below the German-English paired translations.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">____________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">KU Report Photo Caption Pages<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1101\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-1-779x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-1-779x1024.jpg 779w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-1-228x300.jpg 228w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-1-768x1010.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-1-1200x1578.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1102\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-2-790x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-2-790x1024.jpg 790w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-2-231x300.jpg 231w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-2-768x996.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-KU-1680-Photo-List-2-1200x1556.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ansicht der Maschine von Vorn.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of the machine from the front.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ansicht der Maschine von hinten.\u00a0 Man beachte das weggeknickte Fahrwerk.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of the machine from behind. Note the bent landing gear.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rumpfende mit Leiwerk und Staffelkenner.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fuselage tail with body work and [squadron signal light].<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rumpfvorderteil:<br \/>\na) Staurohr<br \/>\nb) Blister f\u00fcr Navigator beidseitig<br \/>\nc) Abtriftmesser<br \/>\nd) mit den Bewegungen der Waffen gekoppelte Panzerblickscheibe<br \/>\ne) Panzerplatten aussenbords, links und rechts<br \/>\n<em>Picture 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fuselage front:<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) Pitot tube<\/em><br \/>\n<em> b) Blisters for navigator on both sides<\/em><br \/>\n<em> c) Drift [meter?]<\/em><br \/>\n<em> d) Armored sighting window, coupled with the movement of the weapons<\/em><br \/>\n<em> e) External armor plate, left and right<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Linker Fl\u00fcgel mit Triebwerken.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Left wing with engines.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blick \u00fcber Waffenstand Rumpfoberseite, Antennenanordnung nach dem Leitwerk:<br \/>\na) R\u00fcckspiegel f\u00fcr Sch\u00fctzen auf Rumpfoberseite<br \/>\nb) Revi N 6 A<br \/>\n<em>Picture 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of the weapon stand [dorsal turret] top of the fuselage, antenna arrangement according to the control unit:<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) Rear-view mirror for gunner on fuselage top<\/em><br \/>\n<em> b) Revi N 6A<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blick auf F\u00fchrerstand:<br \/>\na), b), c), d), Panzerglasscheiben<br \/>\ne) Panzerplatte<br \/>\n<em>Picture 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of pilot&#8217;s seat:<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a), b), c), d), armored glass panes<\/em><br \/>\n<em> e) Armor plate<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ausgefahrener Notsporn<br \/>\n<em>Picture 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Extended emergency skid<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bugturm mit Panzerglasscheibe und Antrieb.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nose spire [sic] with armored glass pane and drive.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plexiglasverkleidung des Bugturmes mit aufgemalter<br \/>\na) Sprung des Plexiglasses wurde durch beidseitige Lochung der Plexiglash\u00e4lften und durch Einziehen eines Drahtes zickzackf\u00f6rmig verbunden.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plexiglass covering of the nose spire [sic] with painted [markings]<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) Crack of the plexiglass was zigzagged by bilateral perforation of the plexiglass halves and by pulling in a wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blick in r\u00fcckw\u00e4rtigen Kabinenabschnitt mit MK-Kugel und Rumpfseitenst\u00e4nden.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View in the rear cabin section with machine-gun bullets and trunk sides.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unterbringung der Munitionsk\u00e4sten f\u00fcr Heckstand an der rechten Bordwand hinter dem rechten Fenster. \u00a0Dar\u00fcber Seenotsender mit Zubeh\u00f6irbeh\u00e4lter.<br \/>\na) Ausstiegklappe f\u00fcr Besatzung als auch Agenten und Sabotagebeh\u00e4ltern.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accommodation of the ammunition boxes for the rear deck on the right side of the vehicle<\/em><br \/>\n<em> behind the right window.\u00a0 Above that, distress transmitter with accessory container.<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) The exit flap for crew as well as agents and sabotage containers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blick auf ferngesteuerte FT-Ger\u00e4te<br \/>\na) BC \u2013 966 \u2013 A<br \/>\nb) Stromversorgungsger\u00e4t f\u00fcr TR 5043<br \/>\nc) Modulator Unit BC \u2013 456 \u2013 E<br \/>\nd) Radio Transmitter Unit BC \u2013 433 \u2013 G<br \/>\ne) TR 5043<br \/>\n<em>Picture 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of remote controlled FT devices<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) BC &#8211; 966 &#8211; A<\/em><br \/>\n<em> b) Power device for TR 5043<\/em><br \/>\n<em> c) Modulator unit BC &#8211; 456 &#8211; E<\/em><br \/>\n<em> d) Radio transmitter unit BC &#8211; 433 &#8211; G<\/em><br \/>\n<em> e) TR 5043<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Die schwenkbaren Rumpfseitenwaffen mit Kreiskornvisier ohne R\u00fccklaufbremse.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The swivel[ing] fuselage side weapons with a circular horn sight without a return brake.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hydraulicbrett an der rechten Bordwand vor Heckstand.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hydraulic board on the right side of the vehicle in front of the tail.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Servomotor f\u00fcr Seiten- und H\u00f6henruder der Kurssteurerg A 5. Sitz des Ger\u00e4tes in Flugrichtung hinter der Trennwand des Heckraumes.<br \/>\n<em>Picture 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Servomotor for side and height control of the steering wheel A 5.\u00a0 Seat of the device in the direction of flight behind the partition of the rear compartment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><em>THE PHOTOGRAPHS<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-1-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1130\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-1-KU-1680-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-1-KU-1680-1024x674.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-1-KU-1680-300x197.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-1-KU-1680-768x506.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-1-KU-1680-1200x790.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ansicht der Maschine von Vorn.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of the machine from the front.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments: Note that none of the props appear to have been feathered, and the lower blades of two starboard props appear to be bent.\u00a0 The landing gear has been lowered.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-7-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1090\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-7-KU-1680-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-7-KU-1680-1024x674.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-7-KU-1680-300x197.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-7-KU-1680-768x505.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-7-KU-1680-1200x789.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blick auf F\u00fchrerstand:<br \/>\na), b), c), d), Panzerglasscheiben<br \/>\ne) Panzerplatte<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of pilot&#8217;s seat:<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a), b), c), d), armored glass panes<\/em><br \/>\n<em> e) Armor plate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments: The skin of the forward fuselage is crumpled.\u00a0 Armored glass and pilot\u2019s compartment exterior side armor \u2013 of obvious of interest to the photographer \u2013 are clearly visible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-5-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1087\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-5-KU-1680-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-5-KU-1680-1024x673.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-5-KU-1680-300x197.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-5-KU-1680-768x504.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-5-KU-1680-1200x788.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Linker Fl\u00fcgel mit Triebwerken.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Left wing with engines.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-4-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1086\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-4-KU-1680-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-4-KU-1680-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-4-KU-1680-300x198.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-4-KU-1680-768x508.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-4-KU-1680-1200x794.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rumpfvorderteil:<br \/>\na) Staurohr<br \/>\nb) Blister f\u00fcr Navigator beidseitig<br \/>\nc) Abtriftmesser<br \/>\nd) mit den Bewegungen der Waffen gekoppelte Panzerblickscheibe<br \/>\ne) Panzerplatten aussenbords, links und rechts<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fuselage front:<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) Pitot tube<\/em><br \/>\n<em> b) Blisters for navigator on both sides<\/em><br \/>\n<em> c) Drift [meter?]<\/em><br \/>\n<em> d) Armored sighting window, coupled with the movement of the weapons<\/em><br \/>\n<em> e) External armor plate, left and right<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments: Note the attention to co-pilot\u2019s exterior side armor, and crumpled skin of the front fuselage.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6A-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1088\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6A-KU-1680-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6A-KU-1680-1024x691.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6A-KU-1680-300x203.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6A-KU-1680-768x518.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6A-KU-1680-1200x810.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nBild 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blick \u00fcber Waffenstand Rumpfoberseite, Antennenanordnung nach dem Leitwerk:<br \/>\na) R\u00fcckspiegel f\u00fcr Sch\u00fctzen auf Rumpfoberseite<br \/>\nb) Revi N 6 A<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of the weapon stand [dorsal turret] top of the fuselage, antenna arrangement according to the control unit:<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) Rear-view mirror for gunner on fuselage top<\/em><br \/>\n<em> b) Revi N 6A<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments:\u00a0 An excellent view of the top of the rear fuselage.\u00a0 Note the furrows created by the impact of the starboard landing gear tire and fuselage bottom.\u00a0 These extend only a very short distance behind the aircraft into the adjoining field, implying a very abrupt stop. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">The dorsal turret is probably the Martin A-3C version as opposed to A-3D, the latter of which commenced with Block H-25 Liberators.\u00a0 Ironically, the German technical analyst referred to the turret gunsight as a \u201cRevi N 6 A\u201d.\u00a0 (Revi?!)\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> More intriguingly \u2013 at least, as described in the caption \u2013 are two circular rear-view mirrors mounted within opposite sides of the turret, each located between the .50 caliber machine gun and turret bubble.\u00a0 The starboard inner turret mirror is also visible in photograph number 7.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Notice that the cover of the starboard emergency life raft compartment has been detached from the fuselage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6B-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1089\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6B-KU-1680-1024x316.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6B-KU-1680-1024x316.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6B-KU-1680-300x92.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6B-KU-1680-768x237.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6B-KU-1680-1200x370.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-6B-KU-1680.jpg 2015w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>TO RELEASE &amp; INFLATE LIFE RAFTS<br \/>\nPULL RELEASE HANDLE HARD<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">PULL RELEASE HANDLE AS FAR AS<br \/>\nPOSSIBLE WHICH RELEASES DOORS<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">PULL INSIDE RELEASE HANDLE&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments: This is an 800 dpi scan from the previous photo, showing instructions concerning release of the B-24\u2019s life-rafts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-10B-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1095\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-10B-KU-1680-1024x697.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-10B-KU-1680-1024x697.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-10B-KU-1680-300x204.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-10B-KU-1680-768x523.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-10B-KU-1680-1200x817.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plexiglasverkleidung des Bugturmes mit aufgemalter<br \/>\na) Sprung des Plexiglasses wurde durch beidseitige Lochung der Plexiglash\u00e4lften und durch Einziehen eines Drahtes zickzackf\u00f6rmig verbunden.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plexiglass covering of the nose spire [sic] with painted [markings]<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) Crack of the plexiglass was zigzagged by bilateral perforation of the plexiglass halves and by pulling in a wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments: Here\u2019s a different way of looking at things: The photographer stood atop the front fuselage of <em>Tell Me More<\/em>, and pointing his camera down, photographed the top of the \u201cdome\u201d of the Emerson A-15 nose turret.\u00a0 Immediately apparent are numbers denoting the rotational azimuth of the turret &#8211; in gradations of 15 degrees relative to the fuselage center line &#8211; engraved or etched into the plexiglass.\u00a0 The overwhelming majority of photographs of the Emerson A-15 turret, where the turret is seen from the side, naturally don\u2019t show this feature.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> (Did the turret dome of the CAC \/ Motor Products tail turret have a similar azimuth scale?)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-9B-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1093\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-9B-KU-1680-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-9B-KU-1680-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-9B-KU-1680-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-9B-KU-1680-768x511.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-9B-KU-1680-1200x799.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bugturm mit Panzerglasscheibe und Antrieb.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nose spire [sic] with armored glass pane and drive.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments: Another view of the A-15 turret.\u00a0 Immediately apparent are the pane of armored glass and elevation drives for the guns.\u00a0 There\u2019s a small mystery here:\u00a0 How was the turret dome shattered?\u00a0 Flak?\u00a0 Fighters?\u00a0 During the plane\u2019s landing?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/B-24-Nose-Turret-53584AC-A12599-600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1188\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/B-24-Nose-Turret-53584AC-A12599-600-785x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/B-24-Nose-Turret-53584AC-A12599-600-785x1024.jpg 785w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/B-24-Nose-Turret-53584AC-A12599-600-230x300.jpg 230w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/B-24-Nose-Turret-53584AC-A12599-600-768x1001.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/B-24-Nose-Turret-53584AC-A12599-600-1200x1564.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments: An excellent side view of an Emerson A-15 turret, albeit not from the KU Report.\u00a0 Instead, from Air Force Photo 53584AC \/ A12599.\u00a0 This picture illustrates an interesting aspect of the general design of the A-15, as opposed to the structure of dorsal aircraft turrets:\u00a0 The guns are located <em>well<\/em> <em>below<\/em> the gunner\u2019s head and torso.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Caption: &#8220;ENGLAND &#8211; S\/Sgt. Edward J. Mickey, a B-24 nose turret gunner, of Kingston, Pa., has 30 missions to his credit and holds the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. (53584AC \/ A12599)&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Here\u2019s an interesting video (at the website of Hugh Fenlon) of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M_eQx_7J2Gk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emerson A-15 in operation<\/a>, albeit not (!) in a B-24. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> ______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-8-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1091\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-8-KU-1680-689x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-8-KU-1680-689x1024.jpg 689w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-8-KU-1680-202x300.jpg 202w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-8-KU-1680-768x1142.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-8-KU-1680-1200x1784.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blick in r\u00fcckw\u00e4rtigen Kabinenabschnitt mit MK-Kugel und Rumpfseitenst\u00e4nden.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View in the rear cabin section with machine-gun bullets and [trunk] sides<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments:\u00a0 Fuselage interior, looking forward.\u00a0 This image provides an excellent view of the waist gun opening covers in their stowed positions, and, the location of oxygen bottles.\u00a0 The wind blast deflector for the port gun can be seen just ahead of the open waist window.\u00a0 These are the original \u201copen\u201d style B-24 waist gun positions that are neither staggered nor enclosed.\u00a0 According to Alan Blue\u2019s book, that modification only commenced with Block H-20 Liberators.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-13-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1098\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-13-KU-1680-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-13-KU-1680-1024x696.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-13-KU-1680-300x204.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-13-KU-1680-768x522.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-13-KU-1680-1200x815.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blick auf ferngesteuerte FT-Ger\u00e4te<br \/>\na) BC \u2013 966 \u2013 A<br \/>\nb) Stromversorgungsger\u00e4t f\u00fcr TR 5043<br \/>\nc) Modulator Unit BC \u2013 456 \u2013 E<br \/>\nd) Radio Transmitter Unit BC \u2013 433 \u2013 G<br \/>\ne) TR 5043<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of remote controlled FT devices<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) BC &#8211; 966 &#8211; A<\/em><br \/>\n<em> b) Power device for TR 5043<\/em><br \/>\n<em> c) Modulator unit BC &#8211; 456 &#8211; E<\/em><br \/>\n<em> d) Radio transmitter unit BC &#8211; 433 &#8211; G<\/em><br \/>\n<em> e) TR 504<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-11-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1096\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-11-KU-1680-1024x693.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-11-KU-1680-1024x693.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-11-KU-1680-300x203.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-11-KU-1680-768x520.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-11-KU-1680-1200x812.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Die schwenkbaren Rumpfseitenwaffen mit Kreiskornvisier ohne R\u00fccklaufbremse.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The swivel[ing] fuselage side weapons with a circular horn sight without a return brake.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments:\u00a0 The simple circular ring-and-bead gunsight mounted atop the waist machine guns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-12-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1097\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-12-KU-1680-687x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-12-KU-1680-687x1024.jpg 687w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-12-KU-1680-201x300.jpg 201w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-12-KU-1680-768x1146.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-12-KU-1680-1200x1790.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unterbringung der Munitionsk\u00e4sten f\u00fcr Heckstand an der rechten Bordwand hinter dem rechten Fenster. \u00a0Dar\u00fcber Seenotsender mit Zubeh\u00f6irbeh\u00e4lter.<br \/>\na) Ausstiegklappe f\u00fcr Besatzung als auch Agenten und Sabotagebeh\u00e4ltern.<\/p>\n<p><em> Picture 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accommodation of the ammunition boxes for the rear deck on the right side of the vehicle <\/em><em>behind the right window.\u00a0 Above that, distress transmitter with accessory container.<\/em><br \/>\n<em> a) The exit flap for crew as well as agents and sabotage containers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Comments:\u00a0 Tail turret ammunition storage box, and ventral entry \/ escape hatch in open (stowed) position.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-15-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1099\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-15-KU-1680-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-15-KU-1680-662x1024.jpg 662w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-15-KU-1680-194x300.jpg 194w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-15-KU-1680-768x1188.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-15-KU-1680-1200x1857.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hydraulicbrett an der rechten Bordwand vor Heckstand.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hydraulic board on the right side of the vehicle in front of the tail.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-16-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1100\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-16-KU-1680-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-16-KU-1680-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-16-KU-1680-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-16-KU-1680-768x508.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-16-KU-1680-1200x794.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Servomotor f\u00fcr Seiten- und H\u00f6henruder der Kurssteurerg A 5. Sitz des Ger\u00e4tes in Flugrichtung hinter der Trennwand des Heckraumes.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Servomotor for side and height control of the steering wheel A 5.\u00a0 Seat of the device in the direction of flight behind the partition of the rear compartment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-3-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1085\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-3-KU-1680-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-3-KU-1680-1024x674.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-3-KU-1680-300x198.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-3-KU-1680-768x506.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-3-KU-1680-1200x790.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ausgefahrener Notsporn<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Extended emergency skid<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-2-KU-1680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1084\" src=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-2-KU-1680-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-2-KU-1680-1024x672.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-2-KU-1680-300x197.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-2-KU-1680-768x504.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/41-28754-2-KU-1680-1200x788.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Bild 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ansicht der Maschine von hinten.\u00a0 Man beachte das weggeknickte Fahrwerk.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View of the machine from behind. Note the bent landing gear.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bild 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rumpfende mit Leiwerk und Staffelkenner.<\/p>\n<p><em>Picture 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fuselage tail with body work and [squadron signal light].<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> There ends the tail \u2013 literally (ahem! &#8211; pardon the pun!), and figuratively \u2013 of <em>Tell Me More.\u00a0 <\/em>The photos tell the story of a single B-24 Liberator &#8211; of very, very many &#8211; that was lost in the air war against Germany in the Second World War.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Certainly every man in the plane&#8217;s crew certainly had his own, much more human story, as well:\u00a0 Of attempted evasion, eventual capture, and ultimately liberation and freedom.\u00a0 I have no way of knowing if in the decades since 1945 those stories were recorded and preserved &#8211; especially as suggested by the inscription on the tombstone of Lt. Robert Willson &#8211; but it would be nice to think they have been.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">So, let this collection of photos stand as a symbol of a past that should not be forgotten.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">______________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">References<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The B-24 Liberator<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Birdsall, Steve, <em>B-24 Liberator in Action (Aircraft No. 21), <\/em>(Illustrated by Don Greer), Squadron\/Signal Publications, Inc., Carrollton, Tx., 1975<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Blue, Allan G., <em>The B-24 Liberator \u2013 A Pictorial History<\/em>, Charles Scribner\u2019s Sons, New York, N.Y., 1975<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Davis, Larry\u00a0 <em>B-24 Liberator in Action (Aircraft No. 80)<\/em>, (Illustrated by Perry Manley), Squadron\/Signal Publications, Inc., Carrollton, Tx., 1987<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Joe Baugher\u2019s list of B-24 serial numbers, at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joebaugher.com\/usaf_bombers\/b24_16.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JoeBaugher.com<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">B-24H 41-28754<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanairmuseum.com\/aircraft\/804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">American Air Museum in England<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.8thafhs.com\/get_one_acgroup.php?acgroup_id=53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> 8th Air Force Historical Society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Luftgaukommando Report KU 1680<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">United States National Archives &#8211; Collection of Foreign Record Seized \u2013 Record Group 242: \u201cRecords of Luftgaukommandos: German Reports of Downed Allied Fighters and Other Aircraft &#8211; KU Reports\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Report KU 1680 at NARA: (In) Records Group 242, Entry 1022, Shelf Location 190 \/ 14 \/ 9-12 \/ 1-5, Box 231<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Demonstration of Emerson A-15 Turret<\/span><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M_eQx_7J2Gk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hugh Fenlon\u2019s website<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Modelling the B-24H Liberator<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/usaircraft.proboards.com\/thread\/1570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">US-Aircraft.com History-Modelling-Forum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ipmsusa.org\/reviews2\/aircraft\/details\/eduard_48\/eduard_48_b24j-stuff.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> IPMS USA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page presents the 15 pictures of Tell Me More in Luftgaukommando Report KU 1679. By scrolling down the post from top to bottom, you\u2019ll first see images of the two pages in the KU Report listing the captions of the photos.\u00a0 This is followed by verbatim transcriptions of the entire block of text on &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/23\/a-b-24-liberator-up-close-and-personal-german-photographs-of-a-downed-b-24-in-holland-ii\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A B-24 Liberator, Up Close and Personal: German Photographs of a Downed B-24 in Holland &#8211; II<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,60,157,2],"tags":[173,170,171,174,412,42,172,43,213],"class_list":["post-1138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-aviation","category-military-history","category-second-world-war","category-technology","tag-1-lt-carl-e-hitchcock","tag-466th-bomb-group","tag-787th-bomb-squadron","tag-b-24h-41-28754","tag-ku-1679","tag-ku-report","tag-macr-4447","tag-records-group-242","tag-tell-me-more"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1138"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4667,"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1138\/revisions\/4667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/thepastpresented.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<br />
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