Legendary bomber. last checks from the crew before departure. Portes Ouvertes Base Aerienne Merignac, a welcome trip during our holidays at the Atlantic Coast. First pic in old silver livery. KR-25-slidescan.
The prominent nose art adorning EAA's B-17G "Aluminum Overcast" making its only Western Washington appearance of 2017 in Olympia over Mother's Day weekend.
Built by Douglas and Longbeach, CA. Converted to TB-17G. Plane was SoC Sept '50. Arrived at USAF History and Traditions Museum, Lackland AFB in '56. Photo'd April 2012.
The only flight-worthy B-17F left in the world. Unfortunately, the Boeing Bee will never fly again. She is now on display at the Aviation Pavilion across the street from the main Museum of Flight campus.