b-17

I'm looking the the nose art name of the B-17 my father was shot down in over Germany on May 28, 1944. The tail number was 42-97073.

The Real Masters Of The Air. B-17 Missions In Europe. John "Lucky" Luckadoo https://youtu.be/6z23TtMZ1gA?si=NkWIyG64uPpOWyLD

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Aircraft Gunner from the series: "Masters Of The Air" [2500X1319]

With the arrival of the B-17F how long did the "E" stick around in the European theater? It was quite prominent in the Pacific and if i recall correctly, North Africa as well. While I can find some photos of them in Europe, I'm unable to figure out how long they were there before they were...

Target For Today. Original Upscaled B-17 Flying Fortress And B-24 Liberator Training Video https://youtu.be/yYOf7rumdxM

Aircraft turrets and defense tactics. Interesting historical facts you might not know. Ep. 1 https://youtu.be/fVjLnjvzWJo

Last autumn I responded to a request from an American lady, for information on a B-17 Crash in Suffolk, England. When I replied, I had no idea of the journey I was embarking on ! The first coincidence was an aviation enthusiast, I had recently sold some books to, lived in the area. However, I...

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How to fly a B-17 Flying Fortress

I've scanned the announcements and news and not found anything indicating that I can't recommend a novel written by my dad in this section, so I'm going to, because it's right in this wheelhouse. If this is against the rules, I apologize and feel free to delete it. (And yes, there's now a movie...

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Good Afternoon Everybody: I'm getting ready to do a 1/48 Nine-O-Nine and I am trying to make it as accurate to the real one as possible, not the one flying right now (sorry Collings Foundation). I have found plenty of photos, some even in color, but there is still one area that eludes me, and...

This new one was just put up by Zeno's Warbirds. I know it's not the 303rd (sorry, Bill), ;) but it's not bad. It covers the group from their Atlantic crossing well into the thick of the fighting. :salute: -Irish

This will be my next project. I plan to build this as "2nd Patches" a B-17G-DL-30 426th BS, 99th BG, 15th AF, USAAF. Shown is the kit I will be building along with references I have at hand. I have decals on the way as well. Though there are at least 3 pictures of this aircraft that I know of...

I have just published on YouTube the first video in my Getting Started Tutorial series of videos covering the B-17 The Mighty 8th game. View: https://youtu.be/RMwKq7V0duU Please check it out and let me know what you think. If you appreciate the video then please "Like" it and subscribe to...

Whats the story of this one?

Hi all, I was just wondering if any of you could help identify the planes that were used in the filming of the 1990 film Memphis Belle? I've already identified the B-17s but looking for assistance on the other aircraft, here's the list that I've managed to put together from various sources but...

Hi all, I'm currently working on a new B-17 project (Boeing B-17 Resource) and in need of some photos of the following three aircraft: BOEING B-17G – 44-83868 Registration number(s): N5237V Known as: Tanker 65 at Goleta tanker station Notes: Flew in to RAF Brize Norton, England in 1983 and now...

Afternoon everyone! (well, it is here in the UK), just wanted to drop a message and say Hi! I live just outside of Cambridge and about 6 miles from the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Currently working on a new online resource about the Boeing B-17 which I'm hoping to get the first phase launched...