| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | AN529 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17C Fortress Mk.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 2066 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Heathfield (closed) |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | March 1941 to June 1941 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 754313 |
| Photo Comment |
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AN529 joined No. 90 Squadron RAF in the UK. It soon became apparent the Fortress I was inadequate for use in Europe. The squadron and some of its Fortresses were despatched to Egypt and AN529 was among them. It was written off after a forced landing near Fort Maddalena, Libya, on November 8, 1941. Photo from: Imperial War Museums This photo was added on 1 December 2024, and has since been viewed 82 times. |