Original WWII U.S. Crashed B-17 "Prop Wash" 401st Bomb Group Piston Antique Guns It retains the original yellow

It retains the original yellow and red paint and shows areas of rust and pitting on the cover

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It has been sharpened several times

Original WWII U.S. Crashed B-17 "Prop Wash" 401st Bomb Group Piston Antique Guns It retains the original yellowOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a piston from an engine on the B 17 Flying Fortress Serial Number 44 6464 called Prop Wash (AKA Hare's Breath) which was assigned to the 612th Bomb Squadron, 401st Bombardment Group during World War Two. On March 5th, 1945 the crew bailed out shortly after take off and prior to crossing the English Channel for formation assembly after the No. 1 engine caught fire and could not be extinguished. No injuries other