Production-block:
B-17F-1-VE: 42-5705 to 42-5709
Manufacturer:
Lockheed/Vega
History of
B-17 42-5705
The first Vega B-17 flew 4/5/42 before delivery to Patterson 23/6/42; to Biggs with Lester Miller but force landed 21/4/43; Written off 27/4/43.
Last updated: 11. July 2017
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VEGA-BUILT B-17 “Flying Fortresses” A powerful all metal giant with terrific striking power and backbone of long range bombing squadrons. Vega Aircraft Corporation, Burbank, Calif.