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Spotter's notes
In 2005 I had the opportunity to fly in this B-17.
Aircraft identity
Registration
44-85829
ICAO Type
B17
Model
B-17G Flying Fortress
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Not an airline; operated/preserved by heritage organizations (Yankee Air Museum, as the 'Yankee Lady')
Livery
USAAF World War II Bomber, 351st Bomb Group, 'Yankee Lady'
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone radial (4 engines)
Thrust
1200 hp (895 kW) per engine
Wingspan
31.62 m
Length
22.66 m
Height
5.82 m
MTOW
29,710 kg
Range
3,220 km
Capacity
10 crew (some modified for passenger experience flights during preservation/museum tours)
Cruise Speed
293 km/h
Noise Rating
Typically not rated under modern ICAO standards; historically very loud
Location
Airport Code
FAR/KFAR
Airport Name
Hector International Airport