Tuesday 2 September 2008

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 44-6005 coded XK-D or 44-8639?

Memorial to Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 44-6005 coded XK-D or 44-8639?
Fortress: Craig Cwm-Llwyd
Originally uploaded by wreckhunter

This unusual stainless steel plaque is reportedly affixed to the wall at the point where an engine rolling down the hill from the crash of a Flying Fortress demolished it.

A number of enthusiast's books gave this site as that of Fortress 44-6005, but we understand that most people now think this is where 44-8639 crashed. (Or is it the other way round?)

The plaque seems to keep out of the controversy over the plane's identity by not giving the aircraft a number.

Location:SH 64343 12395

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