(Thanks again to Paul Bellamy for these blown up images) U.S.A.A.F. BC 348K Aircraft Communications Receiver. Made by Belmont Radio Corp, Chicago illinois – Serial number 547 Order Number 78WFSCPD-42 as used in all AAF Bombers & Transports.
The receiver was powered with 28 volts primary wired to a DC Dynamotor giving an output of 235 volts at 75ma. There were 6 frequency bands. The frequency ranges are: Band 1 = 200 – 500 Hz Band 2 = 1.5 – 3.5 Mhz Band 3 = 3.5 – 6 Mhz Band 4 = 6 – 9.5 Mhz Band 5 = 9.5 – 13.5 Mhz Band 6 = 13.5 – 18 Mhz
All I know about this is that it is from WW2 and is American . There is two small stamps on it one says 291 W and is in a circle , the other says 275 and that is also in a circle. Mike Davey (an ‘Old’ member from my previous website) says: “It’s a flame damping exhaust.
Looking at the mounting flange it doesn’t look like it is off any kind of aero engine I know. It could be from an airfield vehicle?” General Electric B.22 Exhaust Driven Turbo Supercharger. ParagraphBodyStart
What is it from? This is from a Boeing B17 Flying Fortress. What does it do?
It was essential in maintaining high altitude performance. The supercharger was driven by engine exhaust gases blowing a turbine bucket wheel to compress rarified air at high altitude and provide the engine carburetors with the necessary volume of air for efficient combustion. Where is this picture from?
This one was taken in Malc’s museum of military. (Malc is the owner of this website). Jackscrew.
What is it from? It's from a boeing B17 flying fortress. What does it do?
It opens and closes the Bombay doors. Were is this picture from? This picture was taken in Malc’s Museum of Military.
What is This - Any Ideas?
All we know is that it’s manufactured by Bakewell Aircrafts Product company, Los Angeles. It has been painted a drab green colour and it only has one pipe outlet on it. There is also some numbers on it, we don’t realy know what they mean either.
Assembly number : 5073568-1 Other numbers : 4073961-1 , SET T 1571, C23, S56. There is also a circle that says : “GOT 12” on it. If anyone can tell us what this is then click on the ‘Contact’ button at the top of this page.
Malcolm Webb B26 Martin Marauder Cockpit.