Tag: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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…
“Last Man Standing” – The Story of Capt. Dewayne “Ben” Bennett and the B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Squawkin’ Chicken’
Discover the story of Capt. Dewayne “Ben” Bennett, B-17 pilot of the Squawkin’ Chicken, who…
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