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Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

Boeing B-17G ‘Sally B’
Sally B is the name of an airworthy 1945-built Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, it is the only airworthy B-17 left in Europe, as well as one of three B-17s in the United Kingdom. The aircraft is based at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, England,[1] Sally B flies at airshows in the UK and across Europe as well as serving as an airborne memorial to the United States Army Air Forces airmen who lost their lives in the European theatre during World War II.

This photo appeared in the Biggleswade Chronicle newspaper Friday 12 July 2019
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14 comments

Steve D said:

A lovely shot indeed Peter of the two Hurricanes and the B-17 .. most certainly a shot flying into my fav's folder with a YS

Best wishes ... Steve
5 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Steve D:

Hi Steve,

Thanks very much for your quick visit here. This is pretty much the same spot we visited to see the Lancaster. www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/46658500
Only difference being this time the crops are wheat not rape seed...
I do have a picture of all seven Hurricanes together, and a few other aircraft too, which will come eventually.

Best Wishes
Peter

PS, sorry for lack of contact recently, I've been away again!
5 years ago

gezginruh said:

My dear Peter,

It is a really great picture!! It is special also !
Thank you for this information.
A big YS!

Love Füsun
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5 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to gezginruh:

My Dear Füsun,

Thank you so much for your very kind visit. I am so happy that you like it.
The newspaper article has a lot more information...

Love Peter
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5 years ago

Nick Weall said:

A fine sight Peter
5 years ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box replied to Nick Weall:

Thank you Nick,

So pleased that you like it.

Best wishes
Peter
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Hi Peter,

Love this shot! Very well timed and presented!

All the best,
Rosa.
5 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Hi Rosa,

Thank you so much for visiting.
I am very happy that you like the one I chose (from the hundreds I didn't!)

Best Wishes
Peter
5 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

A lovely capture, well done, and congratulations too !!!!
5 years ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮:

Hi June

Thank you so much!

Best Wishes
Peter
5 years ago

Gudrun said:

Congratulations, the publication is well deserved, it's a great and dynamic photo!
5 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Gudrun:

Thank you so much Gudrun.

I had no idea where the aircraft would go, so very many pictures to choose from!
In this location it always looks like the aircraft are low over the trees.. Don't know why!

Best Wishes,
Peter
5 years ago

Doug Shepherd said:

Cracking capture of these fine historic aircraft Peter. The image is all the better for the presence of the Hurricanes in the background.

All the best, Doug
5 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Doug Shepherd:

Hi Doug,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
There were seven Hurricanes flying that day, and for the finalle all of them flew round in formation. A nice sight!!!
In this case I think the idea was 'Fighter escort for the bomber'
Best Wishes, (slightly late) HFF, and a Good Weekend,
Peter
5 years ago
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