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Widewing · « **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2002, 12:16:33 AM »

Ok, now that I am at home and have access to my personal library, here's the skinny on B-17 S/N 40-3097:

This is a B-17D, originally assigned to the 19th Bomb Group at Hickam Field. It was received there on May 14, 1941. Moved to Java on Dec. 30, 1941. Eventually became personal transport for General Brett. Modified into a VIP transport. Retired from active service in 1946, being the longest serving B-17. Currently in Smithsonian. Nicknamed the "Swoose". Only surviving early model B-17.

My regards,

Widewing

brady · « **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2002, 07:42:44 AM »

Well my source said it was a C, but I do beleave Widewing has it with the "D".

whgates3 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2002, 08:05:52 AM »

its the only USAAC bomber to fly a combat mission 12/07/41

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2002, 08:45:04 AM »

Hmm Brady I was the first one to say it was a B17D...

brady · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2002, 01:08:22 PM »

Well D..........