Production dates for block 10 B-17G's

[mustangdriver]

We are looking for the production dates for the block 10 B-17G's so that we can plan a few things out on the Grissom B-17. I have had little luck finding info on block 10's. Anyone have any ideas?

[RAMC181]

The last B-17G-5-BO was delivered to Cheyenne on October 7th 1943.
The last Block 10-BOs seem to be arriving with combat units in early January 1944, so production probably covered October-December 43.

All the best,
PB

[mustangdriver]

Thank you so much. We are trying to make sure that we lock down all of the markings and correct colors for the Grissom B-17. Trying to figure out what style insignia it should wear as well as what color the side codes should be.

[mike furline]

Per "The B-17 Flying Fortress Story" by Roger A. Freeman

B-17G-10 Boeing 42-31232/42-31331;
42-31232 Del. Boeing Mat. Com. 10/22/43,
42-31331 Del. Cheyenne 10/25/43

B-17G-10 Vega 42-39958/42-40057;
42-39958 Del. Long Beach 10/19/43
42-40057 Del. Long Beach 11/16/43

[Old SAR pilot]

Some illustrations on -10s here:
http://www.markstyling.com/3ad_b17s2.htm

http://www.markstyling.com/100th_b17s1.htm

Click on the image label and it gives you a closeup of the nose section, as well

[mustangdriver]

Oh wow! Great site! THank you very much