B-17 Bombing, Fuzes, Shackles, and Bomb Release Units

The intent of this part 2 video is to provide a review WWII B-17’s bombing systems and components, including the Bomb AN-M103 fuses, B-11 shackles, and A-4 Bomb Release Units. The video will discuss the integration of these components the B-17s adopted during a bombing run. We will also discuss how crew members dealt with hung bombs.

B-17 Bombing 7 part Series:
B-17 Part 1 (Bombing Introduction):    • B-17 Bomber, Aerial Bombing Destruction  
B-17 Part 2 (Fuses, shackles):    • B-17 Bombing, Fuzes, Shackles, and Bo...  
B-17 Part 3 (Norden Integration):    • The Norden Bombsight B-17 Bomber  int...  
B-17 Part 4 (Ballistics Math):    • B-17 Bombing Ballistics Math Explained  
B-17 Part 5 (Training Accuracy):    • B-17 Bombing Accuracy During Training  
B-17 Part 6 (Combat Accuracy):    • B-17 Combat Bombing Accuracy, Operati...  
B-17 Part 7 (Norden Bombsight):    • WWII B-17 Combat Bombing Accuracy - N...