Boeing B-17G 'Flying Fortress' 44-85784 'Sally B' - in 2025 she celebrated her 50th year of flying as a preservation aircraft, and she remains the only airworthy B-17 in Europe. On her starboard side she carries the 'Memphis Belle' artwork, having played the famous B-17E in the 1990 movie - her Bendix chin turret was temporarily removed for the role. #ww2 #b17flyingfortress #usaf #ww2history #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft

As arguably the two most famous bombers of World War II, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Avro Lancaster each played integral roles in the strategic bombing campaign in Europe. Here's a look at the two of them, side by side. #aircraft #aviation #warbird #B17 #Lancaster #avgeek | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation