Posted By Fred Preller on August 25, 2006 at 21:45:18:
In Reply to: Removal of Deicing Boots posted by Chris on August 21, 2006 at 14:33:22:
: Was airframe icing not a problem for the Eighth? I ask this because I have read or heard that some planes had this equipment removed because if damaged in combat could come loose and hit the fuselage,etc.
: Any thoughts?
Recent contribution to the 384th website by R. F. Stahlhut, 544th BS Engineer/Top Turret Gunner:
"As we were taxiing out, something began banging against the side of the plane. The pilot shut down the engine on that side and I climbed out on the wing to see what the problem was.
The rubber anti‑icing strip on the leading edge of the propeller had pulled loose and was stretching out and hitting the fuselage. I trimmed the excess rubber off with a knife and we restarted the engine."
More to the story, but you will have to wait until I get it formatted for the website.
Cheers,
f3