@@lonzo61 That one had no dorsal turret, so it was likely no longer used in combat. It looks like an "E" model with an "F" model plexiglass nose installed. Surviving older war-weary birds were relegated to second line duty, used as parts birds, or sent back to the States to be used as training ships, transports, or patrol planes as newer models made out out into the field. It was probably used as a transport aircraft within CONUS and, unfortunately, likely scrapped at the end of the war.
@@meatpopsicle1567 Like I said, er wrote, that plane along with nearly every other combat aircraft of that era was smelted down after they were deemed obsolete by the USAAF or USAF. Some types served on for years after the war in various capacities, but most of them became scrap eventually. The beer you had last night probably came in an alu can that at one time was (following many smeltings) one of these planes. Well, maybe.....
I’m not as versed as everyone else must be, what was the historical significance of this particular bomber?
That looks like Pikes Peak in the background. Probably Colorado Springs Army Air Base (later Peterson AFB) around 1943?
I thought the same thing.
Wonder where Miss Barbara is now?
Probably was turned into other aluminum products a long time ago....unless it was shot down.
@@lonzo61 That one had no dorsal turret, so it was likely no longer used in combat. It looks like an "E" model with an "F" model plexiglass nose installed. Surviving older war-weary birds were relegated to second line duty, used as parts birds, or sent back to the States to be used as training ships, transports, or patrol planes as newer models made out out into the field. It was probably used as a transport aircraft within CONUS and, unfortunately, likely scrapped at the end of the war.
@@meatpopsicle1567 Like I said, er wrote, that plane along with nearly every other combat aircraft of that era was smelted down after they were deemed obsolete by the USAAF or USAF. Some types served on for years after the war in various capacities, but most of them became scrap eventually. The beer you had last night probably came in an alu can that at one time was (following many smeltings) one of these planes. Well, maybe.....
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