No Freeman Photo

The Boeing B-17H (re-designated SB-17G in 1948) was a rescue conversion of a B-17G. The major addition to the aircraft was the capability to carry an A-1 lifeboat under the forward fuselage. The lifeboat was designed for airborne drops. Once a downed airman was spotted the rescue aircraft released the A-1 lifeboat which descended to the water by parachute.

CALLSIGN: "JUKEBOX"

KNOWN SER.NOS. IN THE SQUADRON
[ 43-39491 ] [ 43-39499 ] [ 43-39502 ]
[ 43-39503 ] [ 43-39504 ] [ 43-39508 ]
[ 44-83504 ] [ 44-83509 ] [ 44-83518 ]
[ 44-83521 ]
source: http://www.pbyrescue.com/Aircraft/b-17h.htm

Photo not at Freeman

James D. West
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