Excellent B-17 Website

[Milton Shupe]

I had not seen this one ... lots of great pics, history, chonologies.

http://northstargallery.com/Aircraft/B17/about.htm

 

[brad kaste]

Thanks Milton. Wonderful sight on the Fortress. Seeing that the hapless Bears aren't playing today,...this will fill the void.

 

[Duckie]

Outstanding! Thanks for the HU, Milton.

 

[brad kaste]

RE: Name of reporter who coined the name "Flying Fortress"

Just learned something from the link on the B-17. Over the years I've read about 'some' local reporter who gave the name "Flying Fortress' to the B-17. But I never came across his name. It's revealed to be a Richard Williams for the Seattle Times.
Here's a belated one to you Richard::ernae:

 

[racartron]

Hmmmm, one has to wonder why the uber talented Mr. Shupe is poking around in a B-17 website.:d

 

[Milton Shupe]

Hmmmm, one has to wonder why the uber talented Mr. Shupe is poking around in a B-17 website.:d

Because I live in Hobbs the home of this HAAF as referred to here:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=26001

 

[hawkeye52]

Hobbs, huh? I was there once (1978) on a Trans Texas Convair. I was returning from Carlsbad (Caverns) and the flight stopped at Hobbs and Clovis, before taking me to Albuquerque.

Well, now that I know you reside at Hobbs, I'll wave to you on my semi-annual jaunts between KDFW and KTUS.
- H52