| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 41-2446 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 2257 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Honolulu - Ford Island NALF (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Hawaii, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: PHNP IATA: - Local: NPS Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 26 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | John Olafson |
| Photo ID: | 182908 |
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Also known as "Swamp Ghost" this bomber crash landed in a New Guinea swamp in 1942. There it remained until its recovery in 2006. Eventually it would go to the Planes of Fame Museum in California and finally it has ended up on display at the Pacific Aviation Museum in Hawaii. 64 years in 5 feet of water has left its mark on the bomber. This photo is copyright © John Olafson, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 November 2019, and has since been viewed 992 times. |