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Published: 2012-05-28 19:56:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 719; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 0
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Description The debatably successful B-17 Flying Fortress; this rare specimen was on display at the Duxford Jubilee Airshow in the UK, and was also the star of the quite brilliant film 'Memphis Belle'.
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LFC1976 [2013-10-22 19:43:56 +0000 UTC]

It appears at all Duxford air shows as it's based there & also that was why it was in the film "Memphis Belle" as some of the scenes were shot on location at Duxford Airfield too.

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Ubhejane In reply to LFC1976 [2013-10-22 20:42:14 +0000 UTC]

yeah I know - I live next door to Duxford and it's often seen flying overhead. Monstrous beast it is

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stuviper [2012-09-27 15:49:00 +0000 UTC]

would love this and a spitfire made into a tattoo to remember my grandad by as both his fav planes / film

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TheLastCybertronian [2012-05-29 19:55:11 +0000 UTC]

Still a beautiful aircraft, great photo

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Ubhejane In reply to TheLastCybertronian [2012-05-30 17:47:16 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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TheLastCybertronian In reply to Ubhejane [2012-05-30 18:25:33 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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TopGunSGA [2012-05-29 18:55:06 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Sally B is a grand lady indeed

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