| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "42-31892" |
| Alternate Serial: | 231892 |
| Military Code: | DI-H |
| Other Marks: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G/AT Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 8737 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | I'll Be Around |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Kas van Zonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 324190 |
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Built as B-17G and delivered to the US Army Air Force in July 1945 as 44-85828. To the US Coast Guard as PB-1G 77254 in September 1946. To NAS Elizabeth City in October 1959, assigned for disposal. To several owners as N9323R after March 1960. Converted for aerial spraying (July 1962) and airtanker (1963-1980). Transferred to the Pima Air Museum in December 1980 for display, initially in authentic markings as 44-85828. In early 1986 it was painted in these fake markings as 231892 / DI-H. This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 January 2021, and has since been viewed 342 times. |