Warbird Information Exchange

I'm heading to Pacific Northwest the last half of May and am trying to view 2 B17's not currently on public display.

B17E under restoration for Flying Heritage Collection.

B17F in storage (pending exhibit space) for Seattle Museum of Flight.

Any specific contact information will be greatly appreciated.

E-mail me at liteguy@bu.edu or call 508-651-7886 if you can help and I will keep all assistance and information confidential.

many thanks...

The Paul Allen machine is basically in the component stage, with a wing, vertical, and nacelle on display in the main hangar area. The Boeing airplane is in the "restoration" area of the old B-17 plant and is off limits. We tried to get in last year and were politely turned down. We got in to see her in 2004 with no problem but new security policies are in place and prohibits any veiwing until a glass atrium is completed for her between the main display hall and the red barn.

Jim Harley

You can call and make reservations to go to the FHC - others will know better than I as to what can be seen or not.

I'm trying to justify the $20 per person admission cost - my kids would all break down and cry if I went and they didn't get to go as well but $80 for my family is a bit much to swallow right now.

Tom P.

Thanks Jim & Tom,

I am aware of the public access and the reservation policy for FHC, just was wondering if anyone had a contact or connection for the (non-public) viewing of these two B17's.

B17's & Scott Thompson's great book "Final Cut" got me into the Warbird movement many years ago and I have seen 32 (complete or in active restoration, not parts) B17's since then.

The E in the FHC collection and the F in the Seattle MOF collection are the only two B17's in the Pacific Northwest that I have not seen, yet.

Any & all assistance is much appreciated.

It depends on your kids if it's worth the money, there is nothing for kids in the collection, no gift shop,snack bar inter active screens. The first hour is guided and the secound your on your own. So far all we've heard is the tour is worth it.

It depends on your kids if it's worth the money, there is nothing for kids in the collection, no gift shop,snack bar inter active screens.


I dont remember interactive screens at Gettysburg? Or a snack bar at Warner Robbins Air Museum? Or a Gift Shop at the Air Museum at St.Petersburg(when it was open). I DO remember where my 3rd Great Granfather fought in the Civil War. I DO remember my father doing the pre-flight on the Museums F-102. I DO remember hearing my 1st running B-17!!

Dont deny your kids a chance at a look at HISTORY!! No matter how lame it may seem at the time, you just might give your kid a interest in History and a memory they will never forget.

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