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Re: RCAF B-17s

Posted by Mike Henniger on Tue Dec 17, 2002 11:31:00 AM

In reply top RCAF B-17s posted by Steve T on Tue Dec 17, 2002 10:44:11 AM

: Actually the RCAF had either four or six (memory fails)
: B-17s, serialed in the 9200s, converted to transports and
: operated on transatlantic priority mail runs by 168 (HT) S
: qn RCAF during the latter part of the war. I believe these
: were former USAAF examples.
:
: Postwar Kenting used at least one B-17 on aerial survey
: work (it lasted into the late sixties--not sure if it surv
: ived).

I'll look-up that 9200's s/n block tonight. I'll probably be able to find the USAAF s/n's and possible subsequent c/r's.

Mike

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