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Soaring above the clouds, a WW2 Boeing B17 Flying Fortress
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps.
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Boeing B-17 G Flying Fortress N3193G 485829 USAAF 44-85829 Yankee Lady
This B-17 was constructed by Lockhead-Vega at Burbank California USA and handed over to the United States Army Air Force in 1945 s/n 44-85829.
In 1946 this B-17 was transferred to the US Coast Guard
Yankee Lady is owned by the Yankee Air Force
Photo taken at EAA Airventure Wittman Regional Airport Oshkosh Wisconsin USA July 2019
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Metra SD70MACH 500 leads the Milwaukee District Holiday Train West past Tower B17 in Bensenville, IL.
Definitely not my best shooting. Dropped my camera onto the concrete on the way into the show and really think that it was affected for focusing issues.
While an inbound scoot recedes in the distance, outbound express 2237 pours it on past Tower B17 in Bensenville. Nice clean F59PH 99 was in charge.
Le B-17 fut le plus célèbre des bombardiers lourds de l’US Army Air Force. Son impressionnant armement défensif justifiait pleinement son nom de Flying Fortress (Forteresse volante). Le B-17 était un avion incroyablement robuste. Certains réussirent à regagner leur base sur un seul moteur, tandis que d’autres, étaient tellement endommagés à leur retour qu’il fallut les envoyer directement à la casse. Il doit cette notoriété à la fois à son nom, très populaire, et à la part qu’il prit aux raids de jour sur l’Europe, raids qui donnèrent lieu à l’une des batailles les plus féroces de tous les temps. Source : www.avionslegendaires.net/avion-militaire/boeing-b-17-fly...
Old Sarum , Nice day out with Bruv , Kevin and Dave yesterday at old Sarum , sat on the castle.We Went to see the Vulcan which unfortunately had a fuel leak and had to return to Doncaster before the display, disappointing but understandable. Still nice to capture some of the old prop planes , Great views from the ramparts. Notice the valuable use of police assets on the hill behind !!
Not much prop spin captured today , due to windy conditions blowing the big lens about ,had to keep shutter speeds up to keep things sharp
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The B17 Flying Fortress was a heavy bomber aircraft used by the United States during World War II. It was known for its durability and ability to withstand heavy enemy fire. The B17 played a crucial role in Allied bombing campaigns and is now considered an iconic symbol of American air power during the war.
The Pink Lady is the current nickname of this B-17G Flying Fortress bomber. It is one of the few B-17s still in flying condition, and the only flying survivor to see action in Europe during World War II. She featured as the fictional B-17F Mother and Country, in addition to The Pink Lady, in the film, Memphis Belle.
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The B-17 Flying Fortress is a highlight at airshows, admired for its iconic role during World War II. Its massive size and powerful four-engine configuration captivate audiences as it performs flyovers or static displays. These appearances honour its legacy and the crews who flew it, offering a living connection to history.
Milwaukee Road SD40-2's 209 and 208 in the Hiawatha scheme, along with a GP40 roll past Tower B17 in Bensenville IL. 1984.
50-Caliber machine gun on port side of bomber. Note the 'cage' to keep the linked ammo from becoming tangled and jamming, as it feed to the weapon.
Here I am grasping the seat in order to steady myself for the photo. Looking out the nose of the B-17.
A pair of CP SD40-2s in the classic Multimark livery back a loaded CWR train across B17 interlocking before taking it into the West Yard.
Built in 1985, #6069 was one of the last GMD SD40-2s built for the Canadian Pacific, not including the 25 SD40-2Fs delivered to CP three years later. Of the 400+ SD40-2s delivered to CP over the years, the handful that remain have been relegated to mostly work service.