ram957 Posted November 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 1, 2013 I've seen these up for sale on EBAY every now and then and they always go for a few hundred dollars. I did a little research on this one and it appears that it is from one of three B-17's used in the filming of the movie "The War Lover".Two of the B-17's were scrapped in 1963 when filming wrapped up in England. Interestingly the third one, the survivor, now flies as Fuddy Duddy. Here's my question...What do the markings on the rear of the plate mean ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 1, 2013 Share #2 Posted November 1, 2013 That's really cool! Several years ago a bunch of unused original blanks appeared on the market...I bought one at the time...but to have a used one such as yours is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted November 1, 2013 Share #3 Posted November 1, 2013 Doesnt appear to have a date stamp at the bottom or is that just my eyes??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted November 1, 2013 No it doesn't appear to have a date stamped on it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namvet Posted November 1, 2013 Share #5 Posted November 1, 2013 my guess its the badge number of the plant worker who installed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted November 9, 2013 Here is 44-83877 "dressed up" as 41-27723 nose art "TWOSOME" for the filming of The War Lover. From the research I've been doing the three planes used in the filming had numerous tail numbers and nose art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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