B-17s May Be Done Flying

[Stephanie Belser]

As I read this, B-17s may be grounded permanently, as the cost of making new parts for the wing spars may be prohibitive for those not having access to Lord Bezos-grade money.

[B.Butler]

It should be noted that these 78-year-old airframes were never intended to last more than a few months or years at the most.

[Russell Holton]

They don't build them like that anymore.

[B.Butler]

They don't build them like that anymore.

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[Russell Holton]

The Preliminary AD is out. War Bird News article . No real surprise.

FAA site

[Bill Bridges]

Be sure and read the Comments to the War Bird News. It appears there are several B-17 in the process of restoration.