A pristine Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress on museum display, showcasing its classic WWII USAAF markings alongside a massive Cold War-era bomber in the background.
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Spotter's notes
This B-17 rests in the StrategicAir Museum near Lincoln,NE. Stopped by there a couple of years ago.
Aircraft identity
Registration
483559
ICAO Type
B17
Model
B-17G Flying Fortress
Manufacturer
Boeing
Livery
US Army Air Forces WWII, 91st Bomb Group 'Memphis Belle' style
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone radial engines
Thrust
Each engine 1,200 hp (895 kW)
Wingspan
31.62 m
Length
22.78 m
Height
5.82 m
MTOW
29,710 kg
Range
3,219 km
Capacity
10 crew (combat configuration)
Cruise Speed
293 km/h
Noise Rating
Not formally rated, but historically >100 dB at engine source