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B-17

You can own a piece of a B-17

By General Aviation News Staff · June 4, 2024 ·

PlaneTags, made by MotoArt, are limited-edition aviation mementos made from the skin of an aircraft. PlaneTags can be used as an ID tag, keychain, or displayed as a collectible.

Bittersweet end for the last B-17s in the Air Force

By Frederick Johnsen · July 27, 2023 ·

Radio-controlled B-17s were first used to bomb Germany, but after World War II, the Air Force found several other uses for the drones, known as QB-17, including taking radioactive samples, water ditching tests, and testing antiaircraft missiles.

Repair work continues on EAA’s B-17

By General Aviation News Staff · February 13, 2023 ·

Aluminum Overcast had been in Punta Gorda, Florida, since March 2021, when a routine pre-flight inspection revealed a crack emanating from the left sheer web, which is a secondary support structure for the wing. The only way to repair that is by removing the wing.

A B-17’s birthday bash

By General Aviation News Staff · December 13, 2022 ·

The B-17 Alliance Foundation held a week-long Birthday Bash for its B-17 “The Lacey Lady” in 2022.

What engines could the B-17 use?

By Frederick Johnsen · September 26, 2021 ·

The melodious Wright Cyclone motors of a stock B-17 confirm their ability to power this classic bomber. But the airframe proved capable of adapting other engines for other purposes.

Pictures of the Day: B-17 rides at SUN ‘n FUN

By General Aviation News Staff · April 13, 2021 ·

Joni M. Fisher took these photos at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, which opened April 13, 2021, explaining: “Central Florida Aerospace Academy students Andrew Lumpuy (left) and Nick Poucher prepare for their ride on the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” on the day before SUN ‘n FUN opened. Both are members of the Lakeland Aero Club. Club President Mike Zidziunas bought Nick a ride for his birthday. Another club member donated a ride to Andrew.”

EAA’s B-17 kicks off national tour in March

By General Aviation News Staff · March 11, 2021 ·

The year-long tour begins in the Florida, then heads northward, with the B-17 expected to be “back home” for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer.

New home for Thunderbird

By General Aviation News Staff · December 26, 2020 ·

The B-17 will stay in Texas, finding a new home at the Mid America Flight Museum.

Iowans flock to see B-17

By General Aviation News Staff · November 4, 2020 ·

An ionizing fogger used between flights sanitizes the B-17, and volunteers, crewmembers, and riders wear masks.

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