Can anyone tell me exactly where on a Mustang (this one was a P-51D) this motor goes and what function it serves. Originally it was fully enclosed – I have another one that still is. I think I have about three or four of these now from various Mustang crash sites we have investigated – This one is from 44-13593 – crashed at Fulwood, Preston on 27th June 1944 – It’s pilot, 2nd Lt. Burtie Orth was sadly killed in the crash – I need the info as this motor will be one of a representative selection of artefacts from the crash site that will shortly be going on display at the newly refurbished Museum of Lancashire in Preston + I have always wanted to know more about it and have never managed to pin it down – Any help much appreciated.
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By: N.Wotherspoon - 7th November 2012 at 17:40
“Bumps-a-daisy..”
As these motors appear to have been shielded, I assume they are “explosion-proof” motors that would be used for applications connected to fuel supply? As already suggested by one forum member.
If this is the case I have had a search on the net and discovered that the Mustang had electric “Fuel Booster Pumps” mounted in the top of the wing fuel tanks – could it be one of those? It would explain why they seem to be common finds.
However I cannot find any decent photos of a Mustang unit to compare – surely someone on here has worked on these things and can help please? I do want to get that display caption correct!
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November 5, 2012 at 9:09 pm