svenfromsweden Posted April 11, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 11, 2015 I share with you the link with photos for this curious and unusual version of the Flying Fortress, used to test the Wright XT-35 Typhoon engine. I hope you enjoy. http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/boeing-b-17-modificadas.html Cheers. Sven Link to post Share on other sites
ViewfinderGyrene Posted April 11, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 11, 2015 Now that is somethign I have honestly never seen. Thank you for posting! ***Items from unit called 8th Field Depot*** [Most frequently-sought unit because of family connection] Intact ["out of the woodwork"] Marine Corps combat groups from WWII. Unique items signed by many Marines from one unit, or inscribed with combat history. Marine Corps valor recipient items. Souvenirs taken by Marines with exceptional background and/or unique stories/documentation. Marine Ship Detachment items from major naval engagements and those that warrant stars to ETO ribbon. Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted April 11, 2015 Share #3 Posted April 11, 2015 What's even better is that B-17 is being restored in Ohio (about 90 minutes from me) as Champaign Lady! http://www.champaignaviationmuseum.org/#!b-17/c24uk Link to post Share on other sites
ViewfinderGyrene Posted April 11, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 11, 2015 What's even better is that B-17 is being restored in Ohio (about 90 minutes from me) as Champaign Lady! http://www.champaignaviationmuseum.org/#!b-17/c24uk Chamapign Lady 5 engine.jpg Damn that's amazing! Are they restoring it to have 5 engines, as a prototype?! ***Items from unit called 8th Field Depot*** [Most frequently-sought unit because of family connection] Intact ["out of the woodwork"] Marine Corps combat groups from WWII. Unique items signed by many Marines from one unit, or inscribed with combat history. Marine Corps valor recipient items. Souvenirs taken by Marines with exceptional background and/or unique stories/documentation. Marine Ship Detachment items from major naval engagements and those that warrant stars to ETO ribbon. Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted April 11, 2015 Share #5 Posted April 11, 2015 No, back to WW2 B-17G standards. I was there last fall, I need to go back: Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted April 11, 2015 Share #6 Posted April 11, 2015 Very cool. I had never seen this before. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
ViewfinderGyrene Posted April 11, 2015 Share #7 Posted April 11, 2015 No, back to WW2 B-17G standards. I was there last fall, I need to go back: Champaign Lady.jpg Always wonderful to see one of these old giants being preserved! ***Items from unit called 8th Field Depot*** [Most frequently-sought unit because of family connection] Intact ["out of the woodwork"] Marine Corps combat groups from WWII. Unique items signed by many Marines from one unit, or inscribed with combat history. Marine Corps valor recipient items. Souvenirs taken by Marines with exceptional background and/or unique stories/documentation. Marine Ship Detachment items from major naval engagements and those that warrant stars to ETO ribbon. Link to post Share on other sites
B-17Guy Posted April 12, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 12, 2015 Post WWII turbo-prop engine development program. I think a total of three were modified by three different engine companies. Liberty Belle was one of the aircraft that was once modified. One of the test pilots from back in the day, that flew what became Liberty Belle, rode with me once on a flight from Hartford to Bridgeport on the Belle. He had some interesting stories to say the least... John ...and on the eighth day, God created the radial engine... Link to post Share on other sites
Teamski Posted April 12, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 12, 2015 If I am not mistaken, this particular aircraft was heavily damaged by a tornado at the Bradley Air Museum at Windsor Locks CT back in the early 1980's. When I saw it in 1991, it was still sitting with the aft fuselage torn off. Great to see it coming back to life! -Ski In Memory Of......Pte Harold Griffiths, 1805, 1/6th Manchester Regt, KIA June 4th, 1915 in GallipoliCpl Isaac Judges, 40494, 6th East Yorkshire Regt, KIA October 3rd, 1917 in YpresMay they rest in peace..... MSgt - USAF Retired Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_B Posted April 14, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 14, 2015 I share with you the link with photos for this curious and unusual version of the Flying Fortress, used to test the Wright XT-35 Typhoon engine. I hope you enjoy. http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/boeing-b-17-modificadas.html Cheers. Sven Hi Sven. Great photos. I see you're into simming as well; I caught your thread over at M4T. Kurfurst can be a little crusty, eh? Link to post Share on other sites
COOKIEMAN Posted April 14, 2015 Share #11 Posted April 14, 2015 Was fortunate to actually see this aircraft in operation. The one and only time I was able to attend the Indianapolis 500 Time Trials was in 1955. You guessed it, the 5-engine B-17 over flew the Indianapolis Speedway several week end. For got to mention when it flew over, was only flying with one engine. Impressive sight. WANTED: U.S. MARKSMASHIP MEDALS AND BADGES AWARED FOR EXCELLENCE-IN-COMPETITION Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted April 14, 2015 Share #12 Posted April 14, 2015 That would have been something to see! Link to post Share on other sites
WW2JAKE Posted April 14, 2015 Share #13 Posted April 14, 2015 If I am not mistaken, this particular aircraft was heavily damaged by a tornado at the Bradley Air Museum at Windsor Locks CT back in the early 1980's. When I saw it in 1991, it was still sitting with the aft fuselage torn off. Great to see it coming back to life! -Ski 1979 but close enough. terrible thing to have happen. must have been a nightmare... "America shall win the war. Therefore, I will work. I will save. I will sacrifice. I will endure. I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the whole issue of the struggle depended on me alone." -Martin A. Treptow Jake L. NO ONE IN HISTORY HAS EVER CHOKED TO DEATH FROM SWALLOWING THEIR PRIDE.Heaven help me, how I miss my friend Link to post Share on other sites
Teamski Posted April 15, 2015 Share #14 Posted April 15, 2015 Yep, that was it. A real tragedy. -Ski In Memory Of......Pte Harold Griffiths, 1805, 1/6th Manchester Regt, KIA June 4th, 1915 in GallipoliCpl Isaac Judges, 40494, 6th East Yorkshire Regt, KIA October 3rd, 1917 in YpresMay they rest in peace..... MSgt - USAF Retired Link to post Share on other sites
WW2JAKE Posted April 15, 2015 Share #15 Posted April 15, 2015 Yep, that was it. A real tragedy. -Ski i heard its wreckage was traded for a air worthy b25 "America shall win the war. Therefore, I will work. I will save. I will sacrifice. I will endure. I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the whole issue of the struggle depended on me alone." -Martin A. Treptow Jake L. NO ONE IN HISTORY HAS EVER CHOKED TO DEATH FROM SWALLOWING THEIR PRIDE.Heaven help me, how I miss my friend Link to post Share on other sites
mr_lits Posted April 16, 2015 Share #16 Posted April 16, 2015 1979 but close enough. terrible thing to have happen. must have been a nightmare... 2007_35_13.jpg Wow.... saddest photo I've seen all week. Always looking for AAC & AAF flight gear. With a focus on Aleutian and ETO theaters. Link to post Share on other sites
WW2JAKE Posted April 16, 2015 Share #17 Posted April 16, 2015 Wow.... saddest photo I've seen all week. a few more... "America shall win the war. Therefore, I will work. I will save. I will sacrifice. I will endure. I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the whole issue of the struggle depended on me alone." -Martin A. Treptow Jake L. NO ONE IN HISTORY HAS EVER CHOKED TO DEATH FROM SWALLOWING THEIR PRIDE.Heaven help me, how I miss my friend Link to post Share on other sites
WW2JAKE Posted April 16, 2015 Share #18 Posted April 16, 2015 the B17 after the tornado "America shall win the war. Therefore, I will work. I will save. I will sacrifice. I will endure. I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the whole issue of the struggle depended on me alone." -Martin A. Treptow Jake L. NO ONE IN HISTORY HAS EVER CHOKED TO DEATH FROM SWALLOWING THEIR PRIDE.Heaven help me, how I miss my friend Link to post Share on other sites
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