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N3713G
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1960 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress C/N 32325Discuss this aircraft in forum |
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| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Model: | B-17G Flying Fortress Search all Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| Year built: | 1960 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 32325 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats: | 36 |
| Number of Engines: | 4 |
| Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Wright R-1820-97 |
| Also Registered As: | 44-83684 De-registered |
| Registration Number: | N3713G |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code: | A43A4A |
| Certification Class: | Standard |
| Certification Issued: | 2006-10-30 |
| Last Action Taken: | 2006-10-30 |
| Current Status: | Valid |
| Registration Type: | Corporation |
| Owner: | Air Museum |
| Address: | Chino, CA 91710 United States |
| Region: | Western-Pacific |
| helicopterfriend, 2016-11-15 19:08:44 | |
| 83684 converted to DB-17G and then to DB-17P. Flew the last operational mission by a USAF B-17 Aug 6, 1959 when it directed QB-17G 44-83717 out of a Holloman AFB as a target for a Falcon air-to-air missile fired by an F-101. Retired to MASDC Aug 1959.Sold on civilian market as N3713G. Used in 'Twelve O'Clock High' TV series as 'Picadilly Lily'. Later flown in various movies. Withdrawn from use in 1975. On display at Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA as "Picadilly Lily II" Will be restored to flying condition with sponsorship from Ruby's Diner chain. Registration N3713G was revoked but has been restored by FAA Oct 30, 2006. | |