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Originally Posted by M_Six
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Originally Posted by bimmer456
The loss of life is the bigger loss. Planes can be restored though from the looks of it this is a total loss, but still just a plane and more B17s can be built. Probably not wise to fly such an old plane though this one didn't see combat in WWII as it was made in the 60s. Looks like it was used to put out some brush or forest fires back in the day.
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From the article: "The Collings B-17G bomber was built in 1944."
But you're right, the loss of life is the true tragedy here. |
So it looks like it went into service in 1945 so it wasn't used in the war but was used for other purposes.