Robert S. Tucker Sr. working on the tail of a B-17

Robert S. Tucker Sr. working on the tail of a B-17

Here we see Sgt. Robert S. Tucker Sr working on the tail of a B-17. This shows how much effort went into repairing these massive aircraft. This may be a B-17G with the Chayenne tail turret, which had a larger crew position than the standard type.

Pictures provided by Sgt. Robert S. Tucker Sr. (Member of: The American Air Museum in Britain {Duxford} ).
Robert S. Tucker Sr. WWII Photo Book, Mighty 8th. AF, Ground Crew

How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 January 2016), Robert S. Tucker Sr. working on the tail of a B-17 , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_B-17_tail_repaired.html

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