82 results found
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Vintage Day 1976
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:871080Submit Correction
View count: 48
"Sally B" in original bare metal colours, minus turrets and guns. US registration is clearly visible under the tailplane. Registered as G-BEDF a few weeks later on 5th August 1976.
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Vintage Day 1976
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:871080Submit Correction
View count: 48
"Sally B" in original bare metal colours, minus turrets and guns. US registration is clearly visible under the tailplane. Registered as G-BEDF a few weeks later on 5th August 1976.
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2025
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:866139Submit Correction
View count: 54
Undergoing winter maintenance; note the decal on the chin turret which reads "Celebrating 50 Amazing Years".
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2025
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2025
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:866139Submit Correction
View count: 54
Undergoing winter maintenance; note the decal on the chin turret which reads "Celebrating 50 Amazing Years".
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2025
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1976
Photo Date:16 May 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:864102Submit Correction
View count: 65
"Sally B" in original bare metal colours. Registered as G-BEDF a few weeks later on 5th August 1976.
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1976
Photo Date:16 May 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:864102Submit Correction
View count: 65
"Sally B" in original bare metal colours. Registered as G-BEDF a few weeks later on 5th August 1976.
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:22960
Military Code:DF-M
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Windy City
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:857591Submit Correction
View count: 78
Marked as 22960/Windy City for the filming of Memphis Belle. N3703G was marked as 124485/Memphis Belle for most of the filming. Delivered to the USAAF as 44-85784 in 1945. To the IGN-Institut Géographique National as F-BGSR in 1954. Sold as N17TE in 1975 and became warbird Sally B. Reregistered as G-BEDF in 1976. Still operated as Sally B in 2025.
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:22960
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:22960
Military Code:DF-M
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Windy City
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:857591Submit Correction
View count: 78
Marked as 22960/Windy City for the filming of Memphis Belle. N3703G was marked as 124485/Memphis Belle for most of the filming. Delivered to the USAAF as 44-85784 in 1945. To the IGN-Institut Géographique National as F-BGSR in 1954. Sold as N17TE in 1975 and became warbird Sally B. Reregistered as G-BEDF in 1976. Still operated as Sally B in 2025.
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:22960
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Photo ID:846820Submit Correction
View count: 114
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Photo ID:846820Submit Correction
View count: 114
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Photo ID:846597Submit Correction
View count: 134
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Photo ID:846597Submit Correction
View count: 134
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:12 September 1976
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:801629Submit Correction
View count: 106
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 September 1976
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:12 September 1976
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:801629Submit Correction
View count: 106
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 September 1976
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:YB-E / E
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Ginger Rogers
City / Airport:Essen - Mülheim (EDLE / ESS)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1981
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Photo ID:790948Submit Correction
View count: 198
Early basic bare metal livery
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Essen - Mülheim (EDLE / ESS)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1981
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:YB-E / E
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Ginger Rogers
City / Airport:Essen - Mülheim (EDLE / ESS)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1981
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Photo ID:790948Submit Correction
View count: 198
Early basic bare metal livery
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Essen - Mülheim (EDLE / ESS)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1981
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:G-K
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
Photo Date:1985
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Photo ID:786228Submit Correction
View count: 147
Revised green camo
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1985
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:G-K
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
Photo Date:1985
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Photo ID:786228Submit Correction
View count: 147
Revised green camo
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1985
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Show 1975
Photo Date:28 June 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:785571Submit Correction
View count: 139
Taxying in after one of its earliest air display performances. In its original configuration and with former French registration letters still visible on starboard upper wing. Re-registered as G-BEDF in 1976 and still active in 2025 as one of the most famous UK warbirds.
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Show 1975
Photo Date:28 June 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:785571Submit Correction
View count: 139
Taxying in after one of its earliest air display performances. In its original configuration and with former French registration letters still visible on starboard upper wing. Re-registered as G-BEDF in 1976 and still active in 2025 as one of the most famous UK warbirds.
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 2010
Photo Date:26 June 2010
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:773412Submit Correction
View count: 171
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 2010
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 2010
Photo Date:26 June 2010
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:773412Submit Correction
View count: 171
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 2010
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-U
Other Marks:E784
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Arnhem - Deelen (EHDL)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Open Dag Koninklijke Luchtmacht 1978
Photo Date:15 June 1978
Photo by:Cor VermolenContact
Photo ID:772748Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Arnhem - Deelen (EHDL)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:15 June 1978
Photo by:Cor VermolenContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-U
Other Marks:E784
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Arnhem - Deelen (EHDL)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Open Dag Koninklijke Luchtmacht 1978
Photo Date:15 June 1978
Photo by:Cor VermolenContact
Photo ID:772748Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Arnhem - Deelen (EHDL)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:15 June 1978
Photo by:Cor VermolenContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Flying Legends 2011
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Kjell O Granlund - ScanavphotoContact
Photo ID:761528Submit Correction
View count: 1661
B-17 Sally B/Memphis Belle in a formation fly-by with a pair of P-51s re-enacting a typical scene from the second part of WW2. The Mustangs are G-BTCD Ferocious Frankie and D-FBBD Big Beautiful Doll. This was Big Beautiful Doll's last flight with a B-17 as she suffered a mid-collision with Skyraider F-AZDP about an hour after this photo was taken.
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Kjell O Granlund - ScanavphotoContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Flying Legends 2011
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Kjell O Granlund - ScanavphotoContact
Photo ID:761528Submit Correction
View count: 1661
B-17 Sally B/Memphis Belle in a formation fly-by with a pair of P-51s re-enacting a typical scene from the second part of WW2. The Mustangs are G-BTCD Ferocious Frankie and D-FBBD Big Beautiful Doll. This was Big Beautiful Doll's last flight with a B-17 as she suffered a mid-collision with Skyraider F-AZDP about an hour after this photo was taken.
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Kjell O Granlund - ScanavphotoContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Other Marks:E784
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Photo ID:760029Submit Correction
View count: 185
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Other Marks:E784
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Photo ID:760029Submit Correction
View count: 185
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Photo ID:759915Submit Correction
View count: 180
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Photo ID:759915Submit Correction
View count: 180
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Show 1975
Photo Date:29 June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Photo ID:759914Submit Correction
View count: 159
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-784
Other Marks:E-U
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Show 1975
Photo Date:29 June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Photo ID:759914Submit Correction
View count: 159
Registration / Serial:N17TE
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 June 1975
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:YB-E / E-J
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 1982
Photo Date:31 July 1982
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:684099Submit Correction
View count: 260
Sally B is now a common sight on the European airshow circuit. Between 1982 and 1984 she carried these markings before being painted olive drab. I think she looked all the better for it though it is probably better protected against the weather now.
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1982
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:YB-E / E-J
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 1982
Photo Date:31 July 1982
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:684099Submit Correction
View count: 260
Sally B is now a common sight on the European airshow circuit. Between 1982 and 1984 she carried these markings before being painted olive drab. I think she looked all the better for it though it is probably better protected against the weather now.
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1982
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Seething (EGSJ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 2015
Photo by:John BilcliffeContact
Photo ID:646613Submit Correction
View count: 408
Seen over Seething with a gorgeous blue sky and cloud backdrop....
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Seething (EGSJ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 2015
Photo by:John BilcliffeContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Military Code:DF-A
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B / Memphis Belle
City / Airport:Seething (EGSJ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 2015
Photo by:John BilcliffeContact
Photo ID:646613Submit Correction
View count: 408
Seen over Seething with a gorgeous blue sky and cloud backdrop....
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:124485
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Seething (EGSJ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 2015
Photo by:John BilcliffeContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:YB-E / E
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Ginger Rogers
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1981
Photo Date:24 May 1981
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:639192Submit Correction
View count: 1086
Marked as Ginger Rogers for the 1981 TV series We'll Meet Again. Delivered to the USAAF as 44-85784 in 1945. To the IGN-Institut Géographique National as F-BGSR in 1954. Sold as N17TE in 1975 and became warbird Sally B. Reregistered as G-BEDF in 1976. Still operated as Sally B in 2025.
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 May 1981
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:YB-E / E
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Ginger Rogers
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1981
Photo Date:24 May 1981
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:639192Submit Correction
View count: 1086
Marked as Ginger Rogers for the 1981 TV series We'll Meet Again. Delivered to the USAAF as 44-85784 in 1945. To the IGN-Institut Géographique National as F-BGSR in 1954. Sold as N17TE in 1975 and became warbird Sally B. Reregistered as G-BEDF in 1976. Still operated as Sally B in 2025.
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 May 1981
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-U
Other Marks:E784
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Arnhem - Deelen (EHDL)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Open Dag Koninklijke Luchtmacht 1978
Photo Date:13 June 1978
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:625392Submit Correction
View count: 320
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Arnhem - Deelen (EHDL)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:13 June 1978
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Military Code:E-U
Other Marks:E784
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sally B
City / Airport:Arnhem - Deelen (EHDL)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Open Dag Koninklijke Luchtmacht 1978
Photo Date:13 June 1978
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:625392Submit Correction
View count: 320
Registration / Serial:G-BEDF
Alternate Serial:485784
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):8693
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Arnhem - Deelen (EHDL)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:13 June 1978
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact