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Scepter
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Hey - is that yet another B-17B updated to C standard?

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I would love to see a restored one in these colors.

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Mustangdriver, I'm with you on that one!

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I would love to see the Swoose restored in these colors with the swoose nose art on it, or I guess door art.

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Yes, that does indeed appear to be a B-17B
modified with B-17C side windows and bath tub.


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mustangdriver wrote:
I would love to see a restored one in these colors.

I'll climb on board that train as well...

What was the source of this image?


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mustangdriver wrote:
I would love to see a restored one in these colors.

I'll climb on board that train as well...

What was the source of this image?


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I got a framed picture at a garage sale. This was on the back.It was from a magazine from the 40's.Do you want to see what was on the front?

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For us that don't know, how can you tell it's a B brought up to C standards? I thought Bs had the side blisters in stead of the flat panel waist guns. I do know the difference between a C and D, but this one has me wondering. I don't see a serial number...
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