B-17 Pilots Manual.pdf

--FORCED DESCENTAT SEA7~10],I:1:The radio °l'erator will jettison the hatch cover. Then,when directed by the pilot, he will send an appropriatedistress signal and position. After completing thisduty, he will bring the emergency radio set into theradio compartment.After completing his individual duties, each membergoes to the radio compartment which is the crashstation for all but the pilot and copilot.8I-'L~..II, II ;:I .::::::?The side g~ will jettison the side guns as theymake very dangerous battering rams. If there are noside gunners, this duty should be given to other crewmembers before flight.The pilat will direct the copilot to cut the two inboardengines, if the two outboard engines are functioningsatisfactorily, and to feather their propellers.il:'12A crew member appointed before flight will take theemerqency kit bags to the radio compartment.Both the pilot and the copilot will strap themselves intheir seats. If the side windows are to be used as exits,slide windows open, then close, insuring freedom ofoperation. leave them closed until after the impact.CAUTION! Place axe handy in event of jamming.45III