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by spriso
Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: B-17G Flying Fortress/44-85738/Preston's Pride
Replies: 1
Views: 3176

B-17G Flying Fortress/44-85738/Preston's Pride

Thought I would share some recent shots of B-17G Flying Fortress, 44-85738, Preston's Pride from last week-- Scott feel free to use these if you wish: https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4624/40201796172_816f74e66d_h.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4769/40234788331_280bd256c2_h.jpg https://c1.staticflic...
by spriso
Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: B-17E identity. A mystery for the masters
Replies: 12
Views: 28385

Re: B-17E identity. A mystery for the masters

What a great mystery... I too noted the position of the props in the first image and agree that this is not Big Stoop. Here are a couple other shots of My Gal Sal (note the lack of stripes on the wing): https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7334/9401466822_32922d6a1d_b.jpg Here is the Alabama Exterminator ...
by spriso
Fri May 17, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Robert Capa and some B-17Fs
Replies: 11
Views: 15336

Re: Robert Capa and some B-17Fs

Thank you for posting these amazing images! I have not seen these before.

Does anyone know what bomber group these aircraft served in? I am trying to find images of a "Bad Penny" with the 379th bomber group and these have made my day. Now if I could just figure out the tail number!

Michael