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Description
Very rare North American O-47B. Built 1939. Original purpose was for observation and photo reconaissance. Several folks asked to see the whole plane...these photos just miss the tail.
The dull finish is oxidized aluminum. It would shine with the best of them if a lot of elbow grease and polish was applied.
Crew of three, one pilot and two observers. All three sat one behind the other in this very long cockpit. Windows below the observers enabled them to look and photograph down without the wings getting in the way. See some of these windows below the wings.
Only three of the "B" variant are known to remain and this is one of those three. A fourth is being restored from wreckage found in Florida. Some 174 of the "A" version were built, only 74 of the "B" version were built. Although the aircraft was acceptably designed, slow speed (200 mph) made it too dangerous to use around threat of anti-aircraft fire. Original cost was $38,000. Alternate uses for the O-47 became anti-submarine patroling and towing targets.
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Bill:)
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Comments (26)
bimm3d
wonderful photo!!!!!!!!
bazza
Nice collage Bill, super shots of this old bird.. well done!!
beachzz
Your plane shots are always so full of detail -- this is no exception!!
cfulton
Great info Bill, looks very much like a stretched North American T-6 Texan (Harvard). The SAAF used the Harvard for years as a trainer. Great collage, Clive
auntietk
You have to love that deco styling. Wonderful images!
Bossie_Boots
Excellent shot and narative superb work !!!
durleybeachbum
It looks like a dumpy little insect! Your composition skills are so good that I find myself engaged by the photos even though planes aren't my 'bag'!
Rainastorm
Very cool angles Bill...great collage of this Excellent work!
DAVER2112
Excellent images! This seems like a really cool place to visit. :)
moonrancher
Interesting shots and presentation, and peek into history. Acceptably designed and beautiful, but does look like some compromises made it too heavy and too specialized.
THROBBE
Very cool collage of this bird Bill! Love the design on the wheels!
flavia49
fantastic collage!! Very interesting!!!
jendellas
Great collage, these hangers must be absolutely huge to home these planes.
Meisiekind
WOW - a neat collection of image of this fascinating old bird! Great work Bill! :)
Buffalo1
Thanks, Bill, for the great shots and dedi! The O-47 is a fine example of a late 1930s dedicated design and despite her ungainly shape she has a beauty all her own. These did see combat service in the Philippines in 1941-42.
kansas
Great shots of this oldie.
kenmo
Fantastic collage and historical info Bill... One day I'll be into Chapters, Borders or Barnes & Noble and see a coffee table book of airplanes authored by you...!!!!
goodoleboy
Can't say enough about this splendiferous collage, Bill! Almost looks a Grumman TBF.
orig_buggy
awesome collage ..I like the underside of the wings!
sandra46
superfabulous collage and info!!!!!!!
MagikUnicorn
WONDERFUL COLLAGE
dbrv6
Great collage and information.
drace68
Interesting footnote in the headlong rush of aircraft evolution.
tennesseecowgirl
excellent work!!
Osper
Great shot of an oldie.
debbielove
Well put together collage Bill... (yes!, I'm here!) A stunningly Rare aircraft and the chances of EVER seeing one in the air are zero to NIL.... Great work... Rob.