TomDocherty72
September 27, 2004 at 8:10 pm

Boeing SB-17 Flying Fortress

Hi Guys,

Can anyone provide me with information about any unit of the USAAF/USAF which was UK based and equipped with Boeing SB-17 Flying Fortresses. These were converted to carry airborne lifeboats for air sea rescue. I know that the 5th ERS had some but I need some photographic evidence so I can accurately construct a model to go into a historical display.

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By: Distiller - 28th September 2004 at 20:48

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/Boeing_PB1.html

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By: TomDocherty72 - 28th September 2004 at 19:46

Hi Dan,

This is exactly what I am looking for. A UK based 5th ERS lifeboat equipped B-17. This should make a lovely weathered model for the display.

Yours aye

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By: TomDocherty72 - 28th September 2004 at 19:45

HI,

Thanks very much. Nice pictures.

Yours aye

Tom

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By: Dan Johnson - 27th September 2004 at 23:13

Found this photo in Roger Freeman’s “The Mighty Eighth”

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By: Spiteful21 - 27th September 2004 at 22:06

SB-17

All I have is a single pic which you are welcome to. I don’t even know it will help but here you are. (I’ll include some non-lifeboat SB-17 / B-17H as well)