| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Military Code: | BA-722 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | February 1945 to December 1955 |
| Photo by: | K.J. Cumine |
| Photo ID: | 849408 |
| Photo Comment |
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A very rare photograph. About 130 B-17G, nicknamed the Dumbo, were converted for Air Sea Rescue towards the end of WWII and some were used until the end of the Korean conflict in 1955. These heavy bombers were modified to carry a lifeboat, clearly visible on this photograph which could be parachuted near to downed airmen. This photo is copyright © K.J. Cumine, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 September 2025, and has since been viewed 34 times. |