Latest "b-17" stories

A damaged plane sits at the Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas after two historic military planes collided and crashed on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Six killed after vintage military aircraft collide at Dallas air show

Six people were killed after a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane crashed during a Dallas air show Saturday, officials said.

5 months ago

Historic military planes collide at Dallas air show

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed, authorities say.

5 months ago

Military identifies remains of WWII B-17 crew member taken prisoner

Tech. Sgt. William F. Teaff was assigned to the 351st Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force, when his plane was shot down in March 1944.

9 months ago

‘Cold Blue’ brings death-defying world of World War II B-17 bomber crews to life

“The Cold Blue” will premiere in theaters via Fathom Events for one day only.

By Jon Simkins and Claire Barrett

4 years ago

Restored WWII bomber Memphis Belle is moved into Ohio museum

The fabled World War II bomber Memphis Belle has been moved into its new home at an Ohio museum after years of restoration work, but won’t go on public display until May.

5 years ago

WWII pilot, 99, shares realities of war with Vance airmen

Student pilots and their instructors at Vance Air Force Base recently had a chance to hear the realities of war, thanks to a visit by a veteran bomber pilot from World War II.

By James Neal, Enid (Okla.) News & Eagle via AP

5 years ago

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