Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, 230177 / 5291, French Air Force / Armee de l'Air
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Registration: 230177
Construction Number: 5291
Code Number: BIR-HAKEIM
Military Unit: GLAM, Villacoublay
Model Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress
Operator: French Air Force / Armee de l'Air
Airport: RAF Northolt (NHT / EGWU), UK - England
Photographer: Les Vowles
Date Taken: 27/05/1948
Date Submitted: 29/03/2021
This Fortress had been presented to the French General Koenig in 1944 and its name commemorated the Free French victory at Bir Hakeim , a turning point in the Desert War. It continued post-war as a VIP transport with the Cross of Lorraine retained on its fin.
Picture ID:1747996