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Attn shoppers: Second Hobbs B-17F #50

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 3:22 am
by Chris Brame
The first #50, 42-5719, was lost 3-11-43 (per Osborne), when the crew bailed safely after an electrical fire. This photo of the second #50 is dated 3-15-44; note the nose gun mount:

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/313546873698?h ... SwC2hgpJzr

Now to find the serial?

Re: Attn shoppers: Second Hobbs B-17F #50

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 9:12 am
by terveurn
42-5719 Hobbs 50 definitely did crash per the AAF accident report
hobbs 50.jpg
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