| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 44-6195 |
| Alternate Serial: | 446195 |
| Military Code: | Y |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| Licence-built by: | Douglas |
| C/n (msn): | 22418 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | AmendolaMap |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIBA IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 12 March 1945 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 492918 |
| Photo Comment |
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Caught of fire for unknown reasons when returning from a mission over Austria. Landed safely and crew escaped unharmed. Aircraft too damaged to be repaired. Note the unusual application of the full serial on the fin. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland This photo was added on 4 September 2022, and has since been viewed 420 times. |