Aircraft 44-85738 Data
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44-85738
Preston's Pride
1944 Boeing DB-17G Flying Fortress, c/n 8647-VE
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Model | DB-17G Flying Fortress Search all Boeing DB-17G Flying Fortress |
| Year built | 1944 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 8647-VE |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Engines | 4 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Pratt & Whitney R-1820-97 Cyclone |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | 44-85738 |
| Alternative Code/Name | Preston's Pride |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | |
| Current Status | Preserved |
Owner
| Owner | Amerivan Veterans Memorial |
| Address |
Tulare, California United States |
User Comments
Peter Nicholson, 2011-03-06 14:26:29
Aptly named "Preston's Pride", this aircraft was flown in to Tulare for display as American Veteran's Memorial by General Maurice A. Preston ex 379th Bomb Group, later 41st Combat Wing; Tulare is his hometown.