Cheap back then? Isn't there a story of someone going to the boneyard and asking for a B17? They told him to chooe one and take it round the pattern to check it out. Apparently he'd never flown (doubtful) or maybe had only flown single engine, but gave it a try anyway. Unfortunately he smacked it up on landing, so they said "Not a problem sir, We'll just put that down to wind damage. Go get another one"
I've seen the pics of B17 tails as far as they eye could see and they'll just make you want to
It's heartbreaking