Pete in Lincs Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Here's a link to hyperscale.com. A thread that contains copies of illustrations about ditching Bombers. Not sure if this inspired confidence amongst the crews but at least someone must have thought about it. http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/message/1496324353/How+to+ditch+your+bomber I thought someone on here might enjoy seeing these. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alancmlaird Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Excelent! Semi-submerged diorama anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleio Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) There is a very interesting vintage training video on ditching in a B-17. You might enjoy it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4xTjvtS5W0 Edited June 3, 2017 by Kleio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Fascinating. Thanks for posting Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I think this video was also linked in the discussion on Hyperscale but if you haven't seen it it's worth watching: ditching a B-24. Really illustrates what a violent process it is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I was told that B-24 aircraft carried "ditching beams" tthe crew could mount in the bomb bay to strengthen that area before ditching. Anyone else heard of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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