| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N9323Z |
| Alternate Serial: | 483514 |
| Military Code: | F/U |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Mesa - Falcon FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: MSC Local: FFZ Other: - |
| Collection: | Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum |
| Photo Date: | 24 January 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 698282 |
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Constructed as B-17G-85-DL 44-83514 by Douglas at Long Beach and assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations, stored in Japan post-war. Redesignated as RB-17G in 1947 and signed for photo-mapping at Clark Field, Philippines. Transferred to Eglin AFB, FL in 1950 and converted to DB-17G for ASR operations. Converted again to DB-17P I 1951 for 3215th Drone Sqdn, Patrick AFB, FL. Converted to fire tanker late 1960, having become N9323Z. To Confederate Air Force 1977. Now flies as "Sentimental Journey" (sharing the same name as Pima's B-29) representing a B-17 of the 457th BG, RAF Glatton. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 June 2024, and has since been viewed 127 times. |