After more than 18 months of engine troubles, the latest being a failure of the crankshaft bearing on no1 engine on 21st June, Sally B took to the skies again on 15th August for a test flight. She is seen here in full glory over former USAAF base Rougham.
B-17G in the colours of 42-97848/DI-O of 570BS, 390BG based at Framlingham/Parham. Escorted by TF-51D 44-84847. The Mustang represents P-51D 44-14561 of 343FS, 55FG, as flown by Capt. Frank Birtciel.