NOTE: These are pictures taken June 06, 2000 at the Redding Jet Center, near the Redding Airport during a visit by these two aircraft sponsored by the Collings Foundation.

The Webmaster collects the Radio Equipment that was used in these aircraft. SCR-274N and ARC-5. He has several working units that he uses on the Amateur Radio Bands to communicate with and listen to Short Wave Broadcasting.

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WARBIRDS AT REDDING JET CENTER

Many thanks to those that coordinated this visit of the two "Warbirds". It has been about 15 years since I stood next to a B-17. I remember clearly the sight and sound as the engines were started...I can still smell the oil and feel the rush of the air from the prop wash. I will never forget the sound of those radial engines.

PHOTOS OF THE B-17

WW2 B-17 Bomber Views

This is a side view of the B-17 fronting the Redding Jet Center.

This is Greg shortly after he learned that the Radio-Operator/Gunner position had been filled...oh well...

This is the front nose area of the B-17. The Navagation and Bomb Sighting was done from this area. The machine guns are also seen.

This is the nose of the B-17.

This is the very narrow catwalk in the Bombay area of the B-17.

The machine gun is located on the left, and the ball tourett is in the rear floor.

B-17 Liason and Command Radio System Equipment

This is a replica radio operator's position. The BC-348 Radio Receiver is shockmounted on the table top, with the BC-456 AM Modulator mounted above.

This is Liason Transmitter, type BC-375. On left are the plug-in coil boxes. The Antenna Tuner is above the Transmitter itself on the right.

This is part of the Command Radio system of the B-17. A two transmitter rack is mounted above the 3 receiver rack.

This is another view of the communications equipment.

This photo identifies some of the components of the radio system.

B-17 Cockpit area

This is the left seat of the B-17.

These are some of the engine and other controls of the B-17.

This is view forward from the B-17 cockpit, the sky is the limit.

PANORAMIC IMAGES OF B-17 BOMBER

This is a side view of the B-17.

This is a side view of the B-17.

This is a rear view of the B-17.

This is a rear view of the B-17.

This is a side view of B-17.

This is a side view of B-17.

Last Updated: September 29, 2005

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