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PPRuNeUser0139

2nd May 2016 11:04

B-17 query

I've been researching the story of the crew who flew a certain B-17 - serial number 42-3539.. "Michigan Air Force".
Is there a master register of B-17s that will confirm which model this airframe was? A B-17F or G?
I'm aware of this site but unfortunately it doesn't specify which model that particular serial number was.
Many thanks..

treadigraph

2nd May 2016 11:22

42-3543 was a Douglas-built B-17F later converted to an airliner by SAAB - 42-3539 would be part of the same batch.

PPRuNeUser0139

2nd May 2016 11:34

Brilliant.. thanks for that.:ok:
Just found this site - it all checks.

Quote:

42-3504 ... 42-3562
Douglas-Long Beach B-17F-75-DL Fortress

DaveReidUK

2nd May 2016 12:57

Nice aerial tour of the former 385th BG base at Great Ashfield:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfR0EfGXIXM

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