Y1B-17 Question
Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:01 am
Does anyone know the serial number of the Y1B-17 that was coded BB10 on the vertical fin ?
B-17
Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:20 am
Matt,
# 10 was serial # 36-155*. used by Major Bob Olds from May of 1937; it took part in the goodwill tour of South America in 1938, was written off in Jan of 1943.
Regards,
Hugh * Freeman's The Flying Fortress Story,pg. 71
# 10 was serial # 36-155*. used by Major Bob Olds from May of 1937; it took part in the goodwill tour of South America in 1938, was written off in Jan of 1943.
Regards,
Hugh * Freeman's The Flying Fortress Story,pg. 71
Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:58 pm
The reason I ask is I found a photo album that was being thrown out and inside were photos from the 1938 National air race, and there are 3 photos of a Y1B-17, BB10.
I have alot more photos to scan........ a B-18, several racers, and there are even some wartime P-39 and P-40 shots
I have alot more photos to scan........ a B-18, several racers, and there are even some wartime P-39 and P-40 shots
Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:35 pm
Matt,
Thanks for sharing those pictures. Imagine the number of similar priceless pictures that have been lost for all time in some dumpster because none of us was aware of, or able, to save them. The YB-17 is one of my pet projects, and I couldn't be happier!
Notice that the cowling segments are painted in varying colors--I believe this was the Commanding Officer's airplane and each color represents a different Squadron. Anyone have the correct info?
Scott
Thanks for sharing those pictures. Imagine the number of similar priceless pictures that have been lost for all time in some dumpster because none of us was aware of, or able, to save them. The YB-17 is one of my pet projects, and I couldn't be happier!
Notice that the cowling segments are painted in varying colors--I believe this was the Commanding Officer's airplane and each color represents a different Squadron. Anyone have the correct info?
Scott
Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:03 pm
Excellent photos, I'd love to see more from that collection.
The copyright notice is annoying though, and also bogus -- you ain't got no copyright in those photos.
August
The copyright notice is annoying though, and also bogus -- you ain't got no copyright in those photos.
August
Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:19 pm
Great to see photos like this saved.
I love to see the stuff from the attics.
I love to see the stuff from the attics.
YB-17
Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:15 am
Scott,
That is correct. According to Freeman, Major Olds was the CO at that time.
Hugh
That is correct. According to Freeman, Major Olds was the CO at that time.
Hugh