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Title: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: FBKampfer on April 02, 2018, 04:56:49 PM
So yesterday in the middle of the chaos of Easter Brunch, I stepped out for a cigarette, and saw a B-17 flying overhead in Eastern Vancouver WA, perhaps 500-800 feet or so.

Looked like it was inbound for PDX, flying SSW.


Couldn't identify any numbers or markings on the plane.


Anyone perhaps have any information about which bird this one was?
Title: Re: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: Meatwad on April 02, 2018, 05:19:34 PM
You have a rough estimate of the time?
Title: Re: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: 100Coogn on April 02, 2018, 07:57:17 PM
Smoking is bad..   :old:

Coogan
Title: Re: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: FBKampfer on April 02, 2018, 09:04:48 PM
Quote from: Meatwad on April 02, 2018, 05:19:34 PM
You have a rough estimate of the time?

1:06 or so.

I was on the phone and lost my toejam while on the line with my brother  :rofl.

Quote from: 100Coogn on April 02, 2018, 07:57:17 PM
Smoking is bad..   :old:

Coogan

Hush  :neener:
Title: Re: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: Meatwad on April 02, 2018, 09:39:04 PM
This one?


N3701G

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/b17registry/b17-448543.html

Looks like it was hanging out at Troutdale airport

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N3701G/history/20180401/2007Z/KTTD/L%2045.55940%20-122.65200
Title: Re: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: FBKampfer on April 02, 2018, 10:41:55 PM
Quote from: Meatwad on April 02, 2018, 09:39:04 PM
This one?


N3701G

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/b17registry/b17-448543.html

Looks like it was hanging out at Troutdale airport

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N3701G/history/20180401/2007Z/KTTD/L%2045.55940%20-122.65200

Yup! That's her!


Thanks man! And thanks for making me aware of this website!
Title: Re: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: Meatwad on April 03, 2018, 06:26:39 AM
I actually found it on www.flightradar24.com     I have a business class subscription both there and on flightaware since I  am a host ADS-B site and upload my received data to both of those sites. Gets me a little more perks then the free memberships

Went in and did a playback of the local area, the B17 only showed up for a few moments on screen. Took the info over to flightaware and found a little better track of it.

Title: Re: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: Ripsnort on April 03, 2018, 08:35:52 AM
That B-17 will be at the Museum of Flight this week-end. If you want to tour or ride in it, it's open to public.
Title: Re: Saw a B-17 yesterday
Post by: Puma44 on April 05, 2018, 06:00:48 PM
For those in the Tucson area, the Collings Foundation will be at the Marana Airport Friday through Sunday this week.  B-17, B-25, and TF-51.

https://www.collingsfoundation.org/event/marana-az/