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B-17 Update From Aero Vintage Books
This project includes replacing the spar tubes, a process that has not been previously attempted on a B-17 wing. The effort ...
Officials will do construction work on the base's runway to prepare for the arrival of the B-21 stealth bomber in the ...
Boeing’s Plant No. 2 in Seattle, arguably the birthplace of the B-17 Flying Fortress, predates the entry of the U.S. into ...
Thus it was that on October 2nd a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crash-landed after technical troubles. Incidentally, this is the very same airplane which we covered only a number of days ago.
When the war ended, the government decided there was no longer a need for the large B-17 training base and deactivated ...
Bob Riddell, who died in the crash of a B-17 bomber at Bradley airport on Wednesday, took this photo as the aircraft taxied for take off and shared it with his friends on Facebook. (Used with ...
Seven lives were lost in the accident, including that of Pilot Ernest “Mac” McCauley, who was regarded as one of the most experienced B-17 pilots in the world. While the National ...
Europe's last B-17 is named after plane operator Elly Sallingboe, who has dedicated her life to keeping the spirit of the Sally B alive After being grounded in May, the last B-17 aircraft in ...