One of the very impressive ‘props’ for Masters of The Air, has been transported to Eye airfield ( wartime Fortress base! ) for storage, as seen on fb today .
”One replica of 100th BG B-17 ‘Eager Beaver’ heading into storage on the old 490th Bomb Group airfield at Eye, Suffolk this lunchtime. Outer wings, tail and second aircraft to follow. Both direct from the set of ‘Masters of the Air.’ Unquestionably the first time a B-17 Flying Fortress has been on this airfield since July 1945, albeit a replica! ” -Clive Stevens inc photo
It will be interesting to see if they end up on permanent display in the UK. Being in Norfolk is a good start !
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brome,%20Suffolk/109657665726366
By: bazv - 20th September 2022 at 22:31
2 new joiners and 2 dodgy links to click on LOL
By: Prop Strike - 20th September 2022 at 11:01
Sorry, not sure I can add much. I have no first-hand knowledge of the company, just an understanding of the nature of their business, where they are, and that they did fabricate these two B-17s .
Maybe contact them direct, for more info ?
By: Prop Strike - 18th January 2022 at 23:52
Second one now arrived–photo by Clive Stevens
By: Prop Strike - 8th January 2022 at 22:40
Fabricated by BGI Supplies, at Chertsey, apparently
By: MN138 - 8th January 2022 at 21:25
Various other detailed sections have been produced for interiors and vfx.
By: adrian_gray - 8th January 2022 at 15:17
I would assume two were built as that’s how many stood at Abingdon, plus at least one nose section used in a crash scene (by the entrance to Abingdon airshow).
By: trumper - 8th January 2022 at 14:23
WOW , That looks really good
By: Trolley Aux - 8th January 2022 at 11:35
I wonder how much they cost to build, Any idea how many were built?
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