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since there are so many B-17's and the B-17 Registry is currenly undergoing overhaul, I figure that this a/c desrves its own section.
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kelso califorina b17 in sand dunes recovered ???

Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:02 pm

Hi does anyone know if the B-17B that was crash landed out in Kelso, California sand dunes on military or restricted property during the early 40s recovered i was told buy at santa paula guy named rick that was a mechanic there around 94 that he had seen the wings sticking out of the dunes while driving his dune buggy on restricted property, buy chance later he went to a store near buy that had photos of the crash landing and seem to be intact. the store has been since been torn down ? . i just drove buy kelso on my way back from Arizona after going to Pima and thought i had better post something . james w

Re: kelso califorina b17 in sand dunes recovered ???

Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:37 pm

If the B-17B is still around, it would be the oldest surviving Fortress!
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