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Fuddy Duddy at NAS Willow Grove

Fuddy Duddy at NAS Willow Grove

Fuddy Duddy B-17 at NAS Willow Grove in 1987
Fuddy Duddy B-17 at NAS Willow Grove in 1987

This photo is a scan of a photo featuring the famous B-17, Fuddy Duddy. B-17s were, of course, Boeing bombers from WWII. However, according to the Lyon Air Museum Web site Fuddy Duddy was built under license by Douglas Aircraft. Lyon’s site further says that this bomber was used as VIP transport in the Pacific Theatre and appeared in several movies including Tora, Tora, Tora.

The picture above was snapped in 1989 at NAS Willow Grove during their popular air show. Since then, Fuddy Duddy has periodically flown in air shows around the country. It is interesting to note that the airplane has out-lasted NAS Willow Grove, which closed in 2011.