"The Tells Peak B-17C"
AAF# 40-2047
November 2, 1941
Photos courtesy of
Craig Fuller (A.A.I.R.)
2/23/05
In this very recent photo of the center wing section , you can clearly see the air intakes for the left engines, as well as the mounting point for the number 2 engine.  Craig Fuller is standing directly forward of the bomb bay.  The right side bomb bay door can be seen in the open position.  The aircraft disintegrated in flight, and is scattered over a wide area in the high Sierra.
This photo of the tail section clearly shows the stabilizer, and a nearly perfect Army Air Force Star.  It's rare to find such a complete star on aircraft wreckage.  I hope this one will remain in place for many years to come.


    For the complete story, and more photos of the Tells Peak B-17C, please read the new book, "Aircraft Wrecks in The Mountains and Deserts of California" (3rd Edition) by G. Pat Macha and Don Jordan.  Due for release in the Fall of 2003, this new book contains many stories of California aircraft accidents, as well as a  listing of more than 1,500 California crash sites.

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Note:  This book was released in February of 2003 and is now available from Infonet Publishing, or either author.  Contact Don Jordan for ordering information.
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