What kind of plane is sentimental journey?
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B-17G Flying Fortress bomber
Sentimental Journey (44-83514) is the nickname of a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber. It is based at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona, US. The aircraft is regularly flown to airshows throughout North America. The nose art features Betty Grable, the number one pinup girl of the World War II era.
How much is a B-17 worth?
$9 Million USD
For Sale: A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Project Plane: $9 Million USD.
How do you become a Air Force Commemorative pilot?
BECOME A CAF PILOT You MUST be a CAF member and have a current pilot’s license in order to apply, as well as other mandatory requirements. Additional information is available and ONLY seriously interested candidates are encouraged to contact a local unit or the CAF directly at (877) 767-7175.
What happened to the crew of the Swamp Ghost?
While flying over Rabaul, it was intercepted and eventually, having run out of fuel, had to force-land in a remote swamp near the north coast of New Guinea. All of the crew survived the crash landing and arduous trek out.
What was the purpose of the B-17 bomber?
Wartime Mission: Designed for daylight precision bombing, B-17s flew unescorted bombing missions over Europe for much of the war. B-17s were legendary for their ability to return home after taking brutal poundings.
What was the Sentimental Journey used for?
Sentimental Journey was originally manufactured and delivered to the U.S. Army Air Forces for war service in 1944 where she flew missions in the Pacific Theater. After the war she flew for training, testing and at-sea rescue missions and was eventually sold for surplus and used as a fire bomber.
How many B-17s were made?
B-17s were legendary for their ability to return home after taking brutal poundings. They dropped over 640,000 tons of bombs over Europe. A total of 12,731 B-17s produced by Boeing, Vega, and Douglas. Our Sentimental Journey is one of only five B-17s around the world actively flying today and was built in November, 1944.
How many bombs did the B 17 drop in WW2?
Sentimental Journey Wartime Mission: Designed for daylight precision bombing, B-17s flew unescorted bombing missions over Europe for much of the war. B-17s were legendary for their ability to return home after taking brutal poundings. They dropped over 640,000 tons of bombs over Europe.