Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
As it is the 80th anniversary of the formation of the 8th Air Force in the UK, 1st February 1942.
Lets see your B-17's and B-24's - As usual up to five pictures per entry.
483514 B-17G Commerative Air Force (N9323Z) by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
G-FORT B-17G Doug Arnold by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
'250551' B-24J Liberator 44-44272 (N94459) by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
38635 B-17G 94th BG c/s by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
485738 B-17G 'Prestons Pride' by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
Lets see your B-17's and B-24's - As usual up to five pictures per entry.
483514 B-17G Commerative Air Force (N9323Z) by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
G-FORT B-17G Doug Arnold by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
'250551' B-24J Liberator 44-44272 (N94459) by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
38635 B-17G 94th BG c/s by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
485738 B-17G 'Prestons Pride' by Keith Heywood, on Flickr
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Re: Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
National Museum Of The USAF
Untitled by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Untitled by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Duxford
Untitled by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Untitled by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Cosford
DSCF0018 by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Untitled by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Untitled by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Duxford
Untitled by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Untitled by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Cosford
DSCF0018 by aviation anoraks, on Flickr
Re: Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
Five B-17s at Duxford in 1989 during the filming of the Memphis Belle.
zz1989142_10 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
G-FORT at Blackbushe in 1984.
zz1984063_24 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
F-BEEA at Duxford in 1989
zz1989139_34 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Sally B at Mildenhall in 1987.
zz1987101_12 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
B-24J 44-44175 at Pima in 1997.
zz1997303_24 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
zz1989142_10 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
G-FORT at Blackbushe in 1984.
zz1984063_24 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
F-BEEA at Duxford in 1989
zz1989139_34 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Sally B at Mildenhall in 1987.
zz1987101_12 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
B-24J 44-44175 at Pima in 1997.
zz1997303_24 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
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Re: Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
Hi chaps, not many to choose from....but here's 5
Biggin Hill show 1986, my very first airshow photo
IMG_5429 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
El Toro show 1996
IMG_9167 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
Chateaudun show 1999
IMG_8651 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
Boscombe Down 1992
IMG_5953 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
Biggin Hill show 1993
IMG_6405 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
Rupe
Biggin Hill show 1986, my very first airshow photo
IMG_5429 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
El Toro show 1996
IMG_9167 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
Chateaudun show 1999
IMG_8651 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
Boscombe Down 1992
IMG_5953 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
Biggin Hill show 1993
IMG_6405 by Rupert Kelley, on Flickr
Rupe
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2009 WOH Consolidated B-24 Liberator by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2009 Randolph B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2018 Luke B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2008 Chino B-17 Fuddy Duddy by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2015 Sun N Fun Boeing B-17G Aluminiom Overcast by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2009 Randolph B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2018 Luke B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2008 Chino B-17 Fuddy Duddy by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2015 Sun N Fun Boeing B-17G Aluminiom Overcast by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
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BournemouthAirFest2018_54 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
Dunsfold_50 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
BigginHill_148 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
FIA2016_146 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
Rather lacking on the B-24 front sadly:
Duxford_71 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
Dunsfold_50 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
BigginHill_148 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
FIA2016_146 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
Rather lacking on the B-24 front sadly:
Duxford_71 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
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B-24 in Kissimmee in 1991.
B-17 at Leuchars in 2003.
B-17 at Leuchars in 2003.
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B-24J Liberator Indian Air Force Museum, Palam by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Thoughtfully surrounded by a load of cr*p is hidden this B-24D at the Hill AFB museum.
B-24D Liberator 41-23908 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
The only time I've seen an airborne Liberator was at ATI 1992 at Boscombe Down.
B-24 Liberator "Diamond Lil" by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 42-102516 "Aluminium Overcast" by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Flying Legends 2004
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 48846 F-AZDX "Pink Lady" by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Andy
Thoughtfully surrounded by a load of cr*p is hidden this B-24D at the Hill AFB museum.
B-24D Liberator 41-23908 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
The only time I've seen an airborne Liberator was at ATI 1992 at Boscombe Down.
B-24 Liberator "Diamond Lil" by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 42-102516 "Aluminium Overcast" by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Flying Legends 2004
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 48846 F-AZDX "Pink Lady" by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Andy
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cv10 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
B-17G Flying Fortress NL93012/"231909/A/OR-R" by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Diamond Lil over for the 50th anniversary in 1992
C-87/B-24A Liberator 402366/N24927 Confederate Air Force by Paul Downes, on Flickr
B-24J Liberator NX224J/"44-44052/J" by Paul Downes, on Flickr
B-17G Flying Fortress F-AZDX/44-8846 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
B-17G Flying Fortress NL93012/"231909/A/OR-R" by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Diamond Lil over for the 50th anniversary in 1992
C-87/B-24A Liberator 402366/N24927 Confederate Air Force by Paul Downes, on Flickr
B-24J Liberator NX224J/"44-44052/J" by Paul Downes, on Flickr
B-17G Flying Fortress F-AZDX/44-8846 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
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Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress & Consolidated B-24M Liberator - IWM Duxford, Monday 7th September 2015 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin AFB by Chris Day, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - Duxford Air Festival, IWM Duxford, Sunday 27th May 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - Battle of Britain Air Show, IWM Duxford, Saturday 18th September 2021 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin AFB by Chris Day, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - Duxford Air Festival, IWM Duxford, Sunday 27th May 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - Battle of Britain Air Show, IWM Duxford, Saturday 18th September 2021 by Chris Day, on Flickr
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Re: Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
Heavy dependence on Sally B for me.
2008_07_13_Flying_Legends (1) by John Dixon, on Flickr
2014_08_31_Bournemouth (56)_B17G by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160710 (4)_Consolidated_B24H_Liberator by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160710 (100)_Boeing_B17G_Flying_Fortress by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160911 (140)_124485_Boeing_B17G_Flying_Fortress by John Dixon, on Flickr
2008_07_13_Flying_Legends (1) by John Dixon, on Flickr
2014_08_31_Bournemouth (56)_B17G by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160710 (4)_Consolidated_B24H_Liberator by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160710 (100)_Boeing_B17G_Flying_Fortress by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160911 (140)_124485_Boeing_B17G_Flying_Fortress by John Dixon, on Flickr
Re: Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
Not much variety from me, either.
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - 02 Instagram by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - 08 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - 7 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - 06 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Consolidated B-24J Liberator - 2 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - 02 Instagram by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - 08 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - 7 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - 06 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Consolidated B-24J Liberator - 2 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Re: Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
Some excellent entries on here and it was a close decision, so my top three:
3. Derek Ferguson’s B&W of F-BEEA - real period feel
2. Peter Fenwick’s Liberator
1. Nick Jennings extreme top side of 483514 B-17G
Over to you Nick.
3. Derek Ferguson’s B&W of F-BEEA - real period feel
2. Peter Fenwick’s Liberator
1. Nick Jennings extreme top side of 483514 B-17G
Over to you Nick.
Re: Topic of the week #10 8th Air Force B-17's & B-24's
Thanks Keith, that was a little unexpected! Let me have a think, and I'll put something up later.....