WWII Sounds

[Labroisse]

Came across this site, lots of cool sounds here:

https://www.avosound.com/en-us/sound-effects/search/aircraft/airplane-world-war-2/

I especially like B-17 interior startup one

[wheelsup_cavu]

On 11/23/2024 at 11:53 AM, Labroisse said:

I especially like B-17 interior startup one

I was surprised to hear them start the engines in the 1,2,3,4 order. I have read multiple times that they typically started the engines in the 3,4,2,1 sequence. Starting engine 3 first had something to do with the generator on the B-17. When you think about it when it comes to propeller aircraft the 3,4,2,1 start sequence also makes sense from a safety stand point for the plane captain.

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In the US Army Air Corps during WWII, the person responsible for standing by with a fire extinguisher during plane start-up was called a "plane captain".

Explanation: The plane captain was essentially the leader of the ground crew assigned to a specific aircraft, and their primary responsibility included ensuring the aircraft was properly prepared for flight, which often involved standing ready with a fire extinguisher in case of engine fires during start-up.

 

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