B-17G Flying Fortress. Beneath the Wing B W
by Connie Fox
Title
B-17G Flying Fortress. Beneath the Wing B W
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Bw Vintage Aircraft And Transportation Photo
Description
Black-and-white photo of the underside of the wing of a B-17G in color, showing the insignia of the United States Air Force, formerly the Army Air Corps. Shot at the Wings Over Houston Air Show, Houston, Texas, October 26, 2013. Shows rivets, construction of the wing, insignia, a portion of the tail, and a cloudless sky. Simple signed image that could be considered abstract or minimalism.
This B-17 model, the B-17G, was used by the following squadrons of the 8th Air Force: 508, 509. 510, and 511. Posted for Veterans Day in memory of my father who served with the 8th Air Force, 510th Squadron, and may have flown with the generals in this very plane. He returned home unscathed and lived to be 90. In honor all who have served.
On behalf of the Commemorative Air Force, which produces Wings Over Houston, The Point Group has granted permission to display this and other images from this year�s air show. My thanks to these organizations. According to Wings Over Houston, publicity for the show greatly benefits our community, so feel free to promote. Your votes, faves, and comments are welcome too.
Copyright 2013 Connie Steitz Fox. All Rights Reserved. Please note that the watermark will not appear on your framed image or greeting card. Its purpose is to deter online theft, which can be traced. Nikon D80, hand-held using a Nikkor 50mm/f1.8 lens, ND filter, with available light. No added noise or special effects, except to convert from color to black-and-white. Straight out of the camera with very minimal editing. The same is true of all versions of this image, including color and sepia.
Featured on the homepage of Beauty, November 10, 2013, and in Beauty Captured on the eve of Veterans Day. My sincere thanks!
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November 10th, 2013
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