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flypast page 106 pacific relic. jap or USAF

the aircraft relic that appears on page 106 is said to be that of a japanese aircraft?. its a four engined (supercharged judging by the frying pan in the forground) aircraft. it is not clear if the wreck is inverted or not?. WHAT BE IT?….. is it japanese or maybe a B17 wreck??..

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By: AdlerTag - 16th January 2011 at 14:30

Yes, definately Liberator.

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By: ian_ - 16th January 2011 at 14:27

The high mounted wing makes it look B24.

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By: Whitley_Project - 16th January 2011 at 12:36

Yes, looks American to me

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By: mike currill - 16th January 2011 at 12:17

Given what as you say looks to be a turbocharger I reckon it is more likely to be a B-17.

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