B-17G to be restored to flying condition

[5.56NATO]

This B-17G has been used as a gas station marquee for decdes, it's story is kinda amazing, and now it will be restored to flight worthyness, one of the few left in the world. I love stuff like this.

http://www.b17alliancegroup.com/
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2015/09/04/rare-wwii-b-17-bomber-display-salem/71543886/







My condolences if previously posted.

[ltorlo64]

I was wondering if the B17 you were referencing was the one I was thinking about, and it is. I used to drive past it often when I worked in Portland and I remember seeing it when I was a kid. Great to think that it is going to be flying again but I will miss the land mark.

[Schuetzenman]

Fascinating, also glad to hear of another old 17 getting restored.

[Gunreference1]

A similar B-17 flies out of Falcon Field Airport, Mesa, AZ and it is an awesome sight.

http://www.azcaf.org/aircraft/sentimental-journey/

Steve