As stated, the chin turret was removed for the movie, a "F" type top turret added, and other mods made. The "Belle" nose art is retained on the starboard side only, to match the (retained) 91st BG markings from the movie.
As stated, the chin turret was removed for the movie, a "F" type top turret added, and other mods made. The "Belle" nose art is retained on the starboard side only, to match the (retained) 91st BG markings from the movie.
Well, maybe when the owners have the time and money, it'll be re-painted overall (fairly costly), but meanwhile, it continues to fly at air shows across the UK and Europe, the only one airworthy this side of the Pond, as a tribute to all those lost from the USAAF.
Well, maybe when the owners have the time and money, it'll be re-painted overall (fairly costly), but meanwhile, it continues to fly at air shows across the UK and Europe, the only one airworthy this side of the Pond, as a tribute to all those lost from the USAAF.