| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N9323Z |
| Alternate Serial: | 483514 |
| Military Code: | F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32155 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Sentimental Journey |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Chicago / West Chicago - DupageMap |
| Region / Country: | Illinois, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDPA IATA: DPA Local: DPA Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1987 |
| Photo by: | Glenn Chatfield |
| Photo ID: | 446183 |
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3/13/45: TOS USAAF with s/n 44-83514. Assigned to the PTO. Ca.9/47: Clark Field, Philippines; converted to RB-17G. 1950: Eglin Field, FL and converted to DB-17G. 3/51: 3215th Drone Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL, and converted to DB-17P. 1/59: SOC. 7/59: Converted to a fire tanker; for the next 16+ years it fought forest fires. 1977: Converted back to military configuration. From 1981 to 1985, with the help of Boeing, it was brought back to full WWII factory military standards. This photo is copyright © Glenn Chatfield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 March 2022, and has since been viewed 260 times. |