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Castle Air Museum B-17 Honors “Treble Four”

December 17, 2023 Adam Estes 2

by Adam Estes By now, many readers may be familiar with the work that was recently done by a dedicated group of volunteers on B-17G 43-38635 at the Castle Air Museum in Atwater, California, at […]

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The Real Story of the B-17 “All American”

December 14, 2023 Adam Estes 3

By Adam Estes In many books and magazines on the history of WWII, few photographs of the venerable B-17 Flying Fortress are more prominent in the public eye than this striking photo, showing a B-17 […]

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Thriller Author Launched B-17 Based Novel “The Lost Bird”

November 30, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November 30, 2023) Novelist Jim “JK” Kelly today announced the launch of his latest book, The Lost Bird, a crime thriller novella about the theft of a World War II warbird during an […]

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Movie Memphis Belle Maintenance Update

November 26, 2023 Adam Estes 1

By Adam Estes Of all the aircraft of WWII, few have had quite the cultural impact as the B-17, known in history as the “Memphis Belle.” This veteran of the 91st Bomb Group, 8th Air […]

‘Masters of the Air’ Gets Premiere Date

October 5, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 3

“Masters of the Air,” the third installment of the Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks-led World War II trilogy — following “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” — finally has a release date, according to Apple […]

Last Chance for a B-17 Ride at The Air Zoo This Year

September 19, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE Experience a multi-sensory and immersive adventure by taking a ride on a WWII B-17 Bomber this Saturday, September 23rd at the Air Zoo located on 6151 Portage Road in Portage, MI just south […]

Museum of Aviation Celebrates Its B-17 and 483rd Bombardment Group

August 31, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB, GA held a special occasion to mark two significant and relevant events. Simultaneously, the museum was celebrating their B-17 and the 483rd Bombardment Group Association; an aircraft and […]

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B-17E “Desert Rat” Restoration Update – July 2023

August 7, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 4

As many readers will be well aware, there are a number of Boeing B-17s under restoration to fly right now. Perhaps the boldest of these projects is Mike Kellner’s effort in Marengo, Illinois. He and […]

FAA Issues Preliminary AD Affecting B-17 Fleet

May 16, 2023 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 13

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a preliminary Airworthiness Directive (AD) which will affect the operation of Boeing B-17E, F and G Flying Fortresses. The AD addresses a significant, wing-related issue which other B-17 […]

B-17E “Desert Rat” Restoration Update – November 2022

November 7, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 5

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