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Specially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft
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Specially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft

NASA / GRC · 1947-08-23 · photograph (digital archive)

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In 1946 the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory became the NACA’s official icing research center. In addition to the Icing Research Tunnel, the lab possessed several aircraft modified for icing work, including a Consolidated B-24M Liberator and a North American XB-25E Mitchell, seen here. The XB-25E’s frequent engine fires allegedly resulted in its “Flamin’ Maimie” nickname.

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Credit lineSpecially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft. NASA/GRC, 1947-08-23. Public domain. ID: GRC-1947-C-19356.
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