Tag: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

B-17G Sentimental Journey Coming to Planes of Fame Air Museum

Tour or fly aboard the B-17G Sentimental Journey during its September 2–6, 2026, visit to…

Today In Aviation History: First Combat Flight of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Discover the first combat mission of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress on July 8, 1941,…

Scott Thompson’s B-17 Updates From The Warbird Shop

Aero Vintage's latest update from Madras, Oregon, examines the restoration of B-17G We The People,…

B-17G Lacey Lady Restoration Continues to Advance at Salem

The B-17 Alliance reports significant progress on the restoration of B-17G Lacey Lady, including cockpit…

Europe’s Only Airworthy B-17 Flying Fortress Returns to the Skies

Europe’s only airworthy Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Sally B, has returned to the skies following…

Three WWII Bombers Scheduled to Gather in Wichita This August

Three historic WWII bombers, including B-29 "DOC", will gather in Wichita this August for public…

B-17E Desert Rat Restoration Update: Structural Milestones and New Challenges

Latest update on the B-17E Desert Rat restoration reveals major structural progress, including fuselage separation,…

B-17 Alliance Nears Goal to Secure Permanent Hangar for Lacey Lady Restoration

The B-17 Alliance Foundation is close to purchasing the Salem, Oregon hangar that houses the…

Scott Thompson’s B-17 Restoration Updates: Erickson Aircraft and Beyond

Historic B-17 bombers are undergoing major restorations. Erickson Aircraft replaces wing spars on 44-85718 (Thunderbird),…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N9323Z “Sentimental Journey”

Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes readers for a tour of the Commemorative Air Force's…