Production-block:
B-17G-100-VE: 44-85592 to 44-85691
Manufacturer:
Lockheed/Vega
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History of
B-17 44-85599 / Reluctant Dragon
Assigned USAF and in 1951 converted to drone director DB-17G then DB-17P until 1957. Retired to Dyess AFB, Tx 1977 as BLACK HAWK. Now displayed as 42-38113 of 96BG, Snetterton, UK, at Linear Air Park, Dyess AFB, Abilene, Tex., called THE RELUCTANT DRAGON.
Last updated: 18. May 2017
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25. February 2023 access_time 19:28
Correction on 44-85599. It is now named Reluctant Dragon. It was originally Black Hawk. Flown to Abilene Municipal Airport from the Boneyard in 1960 where it stayed for nearly 20 years as gate guardian. Given to Dyess AFB in about 1978 and restored in non flying condition as Reluctant Dragon.