B 36 with pods

[toura]

Hi all
I've found this photo ! What are the big pods on the
Convair B 36 B 44.92036 ??
Thanks for answer.
Paul

 

[Jos Heyman]

David Jenkins, Magnesium Overcast, page 130 describes the pods as a means to transport four engines, ie two in each pod.

 

[Boxman]

Here are three relative low resolution photos of the spare engine pods posted at the San Diego Air & Space Museum (SDASM) Archive's Flickr photostream:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/4564347125/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/4564347107/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/4564347095/in/photostream/

 

[toura]

Hi Jox Heyman and Boxman.
I thank you very much for your prompt answer.
Thanks. Bye