Question about the B-17

[Boeingdriver999]

So the TB-25N was updated with visual signals but as far as I can see; no aural alert there.

[bafanguy]

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Really enjoyed the video about the B-29 F/E (worked with some DC-6 professional F/Es and they were fabulous). It was a bit of Follywood but still very informative and entertaining.

I know that some celebrities did films for the war effort. And I think I recognize a coupe of actors in that video. The aircraft captain is very familiar but I have no idea about his name.

And the copilot who was F/E for a day is even more familiar. At first I thought it was a young Ray Milland but now I'm not so sure. Milland was born in 1907 and wouldn't appear as young as the guy in the video.

Anyone have an idea who these two were ?

[longer ron]

Originally Posted by bafanguy

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Really enjoyed the video about the B-29 F/E (worked with some DC-6 professional F/Es and they were fabulous). It was a bit of Follywood but still very informative and entertaining.
And the copilot who was F/E for a day is even more familiar. At first I thought it was a young Ray Milland but now I'm not so sure. Milland was born in 1907 and wouldn't appear as young as the guy in the video.

Anyone have an idea who these two were ?

Hi bafang - The 'F/E' for a day resembles actor John Payne,John Payne was a decorated pilot in the USAAC.
You may have to look at a few pictures of him to see the resemblance but there are a couple of pics of him on wiki - including one of him in uniform with 'wings'

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Payne_%28actor%29

regards LR

[bafanguy]

LR,


Thanks. I do see a strong resemblance to Payne. He has an interesting history.