Obscure civil B-17 during WWII

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I just posted on an obscure AAF B-17G, 42-102642, that flew from RAF Bovingdon in November and December 1944 with the civil registration of NC19929. It was assigned to the HQ of VIII Bomber Command (actually USSTAF) during the time. Examining the scant information in the CAA airplane file and the available military records, there is no obvious reason for having the airplane carry a civil number. Perhaps easier diplomatic clearances? Perhaps a clandestine reason. I posted what I can find out about the airplane. It was salvaged after a March 1945 landing accident at Orly Field at Paris.

https://www.aerovintage.com/2024/03/01/ ... 42-102642/