My Dad was in Army Air corps in texas. repairman on B 17, B 24 etc. I have a picture of a plane related to him but don't know what it is.
Not a good picture for me to ID but if someone knows it I would appreciate ID. Thanks
Definitely a B-17E or later (or derivative like the RB-17, SB-17 and VB-17) and it should be possible to track down the unit, or even the specific aircraft, from the unusual emblem. It does not blow up well but looks like a #3 in a roundel of some sort. Maybe a 3 in a snooker ball?
Try some of the B-17 specific sites like History of the B-17 or The history of the B-17 | B-17 Bomber Flying Fortress – The Queen Of The Skies but please let us know what you find
It's possible that it's a C-108, as it has the later tail but no waist position or upper/lower turret.
The earlier B-17s had a "dustpan" gun position, angular horizontal stabilizer and blister waist positions (which the B-17 in the photo also lacks).
My Dad was in Army Air corps in texas. repairman on B 17, B 24 etc. I have a picture of a plane related to him but don't know what it is.
Not a good picture for me to ID but if someone knows it I would appreciate ID. ThanksView attachment 560744