Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Wings of Freedom: B-24J Radio Compartment & Cockpit

IMG_6734 B-24 Bomber Radio Compartment in Aurora, Oregon on June 9, 2007
B24-J Radio Compartment & Cockpit

These views show the radio compartment, and also a glimpse into the cockpit.

IMG_6736 B-24 Bomber Radio Compartment in Aurora, Oregon on June 9, 2007
B24-J Radio Compartment

IMG_6735 B-24 Bomber Radio Compartment in Aurora, Oregon on June 9, 2007
B24-J Radio Compartment

Above the radio compartment is the top turret, and a rooftop escape hatch. This hatch would have been essential if the landing gear failed to come down and the plane had to make a belly landing.

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