| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "42-97328" |
| Alternate Serial: | 297328 |
| Military Code: | H-T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing TB-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 32153 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 561 BS / 388 BG |
| Aircraft Name: | Heaven's Above |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 739683 |
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Representing a B-17 that saw intensive action in the last years of WW2, both in bombing and later POW liberation missions. It operated with the 561st Bomb Squadron (T), 388th Bomb Group (H) from RAF Knettishall in England. The actual aircraft here, B-17G 44-83512, was always based in North America, in the US and Newfoundland, and ended up as a ground instructional airframe at Lackland AFB. True identity in small print on the bottom of the tail, as is often the case with historic displays. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 October 2024, and has since been viewed 104 times. |