Update From Madras: May 28, 2025
June 5, 2025
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As readers of this website know, there are currently three B-17s located at the Erickson Aircraft Collection located at Madras in central Oregon: B-17G 44-8543
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B-17G “Lacey Lady” Update: May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025
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The mostly volunteer crew at Salem, Oregon, rebuilding and restoring B-17G 44-85790, is making good progress. As B-17 Guys and Gals already know, this is
Mad Mad World: Through the Hangar with Paul Mantz and Frank Tallman
May 13, 2025
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The 1963 film It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World was a bit of a screwball comedy for the average filmgoer, but for aviation enthusiasts
Owen Williams and his B-17s: N66570
April 27, 2025
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In the greater history of aviation there are stories of obscure airplanes, ones that had little impact on the course of history. Such are the
Owen Williams and His B-17s: N66568
April 16, 2025
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In 1951 and 1952, Owen Williams, owner of California-Atlantic Airways, was searching diligently for B-17s that might be available from schools and cities, B-17s that
Owen Williams and the First U.S. Civil B-17: Sperry’s NX60475
April 14, 2025
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(Updated with new information in April 2025) For those who have an interest in such things, there are usually two B-17s that are given credit