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44-85738
Preston's Pride
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1944 Boeing DB-17G Flying Fortress C/N 8647-VEDiscuss this aircraft in forum |
by Florida Metal @ KTLR
by Florida Metal @ KTLR
by Florida Metal @ TLR
by Florida Metal @ TLR
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Model: | DB-17G Flying Fortress Search all Boeing DB-17G Flying Fortress |
| Year built: | 1944 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 8647-VE |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats: | N/A |
| Number of Engines: | 4 |
| Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Pratt & Whitney R-1820-97 Cyclone |
| Registration Number: | 44-85738 |
| Alternative Code/Name: | Preston's Pride |
| Current Status: | Preserved |
| Owner: | Amerivan Veterans Memorial |
| Address: | Tulare, California United States |
| Peter Nicholson, 2011-03-06 09:26:29 | |
| Aptly named "Preston's Pride", this aircraft was flown in to Tulare for display as American Veteran's Memorial by General Maurice A. Preston ex 379th Bomb Group, later 41st Combat Wing; Tulare is his hometown. | |