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An experimental scale model of the B-25 plane being prepared for wind tunnel tests at the North American Aviation plant, Inglewood, California, United States, Oct 1942

Caption     An experimental scale model of the B-25 plane being prepared for wind tunnel tests at the North American Aviation plant, Inglewood, California, United States, Oct 1942 ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Library of Congress
Identification Code   LC-DIG-fsac-1a35318
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Added By C. Peter Chen

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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. bishop says:
8 Aug 2010 06:14:39 AM

This is an incredible shot... it could be now for goodness sake. Clear WW II colour photos
like this are amazing
2. RAF Liberators says:
8 Aug 2010 06:38:01 AM

I'm surprised that a youg man in the 1940's would be wearing two rings on his little fingers, are you sure it's not a mock up photo?
3. bishop says:
8 Aug 2010 08:26:29 AM

Not from the Library of Congress with the photographer listed and all, but yes a very good point about the rings. They were worn a lot then like they are now though.
4. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
19 Mar 2012 11:16:25 PM

Wind tunnel model of B-25. Looks like this worker or designer is planning where to attach a torpedo or external fuel tank, anyway that's my guess.

Wind tunnel models were used to test various aircraft designs, make modifications before production aircraft were built. Most of the models were made of wood or other composite material. During its production run, the
B-25 was also able to carry a 2,000lb torpedo
on racks under the wings or fuselage.

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