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    Thumbs up One for the WW2 Bomber fans!

    Here is a nice pic of a B-17 in flight.

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    Another great photograph, Barry! I wonder why only one engine cowling has a chequered pattern.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Naharaht View Post
    Another great photograph, Barry! I wonder why only one engine cowling has a chequered pattern.
    This is 'Sally B' based at Duxford. The chequered cowl is in memory of Ted White who in 1980 along with Elly Salingboe, founded the Sally B Supporters Club in order to raise funds to get a B17 operational in the UK. Unfortunately Ted was killed in 1982 when he crashed in his Harvard at an air rally in Malta. Sally B has the same chequered cowl as his Harvard as a memorial.
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    Lovely photo!

    Also, a fitting tribute to Mr White.
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    As a star of the film Mephis Belle you've all seen Sally B before ! What a cracker


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    Lovely, lovely, lovely.......................................................
    Another (very) nice one Barry Also to you Dave for the other (very) nice pic!

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    Even after all those years, her shapes are so elegant. Some ladies can't get old (you know who I'm talking about, you Supermarine girl).

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    The mighty Fortress!
    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Truly a gorgeous plane - glad we ended up with two pics of it on the thread. The black and yellow cowling tribute is nice to know about, too!

    All the best,
    Matt

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    Thank you for the explanation about the engine cowling, Barry. It is a nice tribute to pay to such a loyal supporter of the aircraft.

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    The wife got to fly on that plane and she loved it. I flew on the Yankee Lady so a B-17 flight is fantastic.



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