B17 Sally B
Sep 10, 2018 06:51:57 #
Sep 10, 2018 07:52:49 #
Jolly Roger wrote:
Shot at Bournemouth Air Festival August/Sept.
This aircraft is the last airworthy B17 in Europe.
Based at Duxford, Cambridgeshire.
Best viewed in 'Download'.
Roger
This aircraft is the last airworthy B17 in Europe.
Based at Duxford, Cambridgeshire.
Best viewed in 'Download'.
Roger
Great shots Roger!
Sep 10, 2018 09:54:51 #
James56 wrote:
These are real nice shots, great job. Looks like some of these were taken from another plane. Like the last one taken from above while in flight. I can't understand why it has the "Memphis Belle" markings though. Anyway...lovely photos, thanks for sharing.
Go to site http://www.sallyb.org.uk/warbirds.htm for a full explanation for the nose art markings. The Sally B was repainted as the Memphis Belle for the 1990 movie of the same name and was left with the Belle nose art to assist in fundraising efforts for Sally. So it would seem that there now exists two B-17's with the Belle nose art, but with differing tail numbers. The full story is well worth the read.
John
Sep 10, 2018 10:06:08 #
Beautiful set. I have a family connection to the B-17. My uncle William, I never knew him as I was born after WW2, was a bombardier and lived with a family in England until he was shot down and presumed dead over the Bay of Biscay in 1943. My father always spoke very highly of him. Thanks for sharing.
Sep 10, 2018 10:14:00 #
Bluetick
Loc: Flowery Branch, GA
My favorite is #1. Love the angle & color. Nice prop blur adds to the realism. Such a great aircraft along with the crews that played a tremendous role in the victory.
Sep 10, 2018 10:20:03 #
JBruce wrote:
Go to site http://www.sallyb.org.uk/warbirds.htm for a full explanation for the nose art markings. The Sally B was repainted as the Memphis Belle for the 1990 movie of the same name and was left with the Belle nose art to assist in fundraising efforts for Sally. So it would seem that there now exists two B-17's with the Belle nose art, but with differing tail numbers. The full story is well worth the read.
John
John
Yep, a good read and that explains a lot. I've seen the other flying B-17 that has "Memphis Belle" markings. But, they put a disclaimer under the name that simply said "The Movie". They probably added that after filming was over. Anyway, thanks...I am grateful for your effort and for sharing this with us all.
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