B29 Superfortress wreckage on Bleaklow.
B29 Superfortress wreckage on Bleaklow.
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Wacky Racer

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Tony1963

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Thursday 25th June 2020
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And?

dr_gn

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Thursday 25th June 2020
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That's just the one with the most wreckage remaining; there are dozens of crash sites in the Peak District - a lot of people have lost their lives there.

mrtwisty

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189 months

Thursday 25th June 2020
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A picture I took last year of one of the engines. Not sure if it's a Wright or Pratt & Whitney - I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along shortly to let us know.


mrtwisty

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Thursday 25th June 2020
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Quite a good Wikipedia entry here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleaklow_Bomber

Turns out it's a Wright Duplex Cyclone engine - 55L 18 Cyl.