Aircraft Photo of N5017N / 2102516 | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #124081
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N5017N
Alternate Serial:2102516
Military Code:3O-H
Other Marks:W
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Licence-built by:Vega
C/n (msn):17-8649
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Aluminum Overcast
Location
City / Airport:Appleton - InternationalMap
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: -   IATA: ATW   Local: ATW   Other: -
Collection:EAA Airventure Museum
 
Photo Date:25 July 2007
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 124081
Photo Comment

This EAA operated aircraft is actually ex 44-85740, one of 2750 B-17's built by Lockheed Vega at Burbank. I flew aboard her for a trip over the Oshkosh Show and back to Appleton.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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