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B-17 Miami Clipper

Wed May 24, 2006 9:22 am

On the "Miami Clipper" were the de-ice boots yellow or black? I've searched online but have found nothing.

Re: B-17 Miami Clipper

Wed May 24, 2006 1:33 pm

warbirdguy wrote:On the "Miami Clipper" were the de-ice boots yellow or black? I've searched online but have found nothing.


I believe, as on many combat B17s, the de-icer boots were removed and on Miami Clipper, the uncovered metal was painted yellow.

Dan

Re: B-17 Miami Clipper

Wed May 24, 2006 4:30 pm

warbirdguy wrote:On the "Miami Clipper" were the de-ice boots yellow or black? I've searched online but have found nothing.


de-icing boots were black.
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