Join us for the excitement of the World War II B-17 bomber "Sentimental Journey" arriving right here on our ramp at approximately 11:00 am on Monday October 7th. This giant four-engine "Flying Fortress" will be available for interior tours on that Monday from 2-5 pm, Tuesday - Thursday 10 am-5 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm. Tours are only $10 including the tour of our own B-17 "Miss Angela". | Palm Springs Air Museum

We hope you love restoration timelapse videos! Check out footage from July 2023-June 2024 of Boeing B-17D "The Swoose". This is both a restoration and conservation project. Some airframe areas need repair and restoration for structural integrity and exhibit-worthiness, while others will be conserved as-is to maintain originality. The overall aim is to present the artifact in the context in which it was received, i.e., to preserve it in the configuration of its final mission. #avgeek #restoration

B-17 restoration work in progress at the Smithsonian’s Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center #warbirds #ww2 #b17 #flyingfortress #ww2history | Daniel J Wheatcroft

Boeing B-17D "The Swoose"(Resto Video March 2025) This is both a restoration and conservation project. Some airframe areas need repair and restoration for structural integrity and exhibit-worthiness, while others will be conserved as-is to maintain originality. The overall aim is to present the artifact in the context in which it was received, i.e., to preserve it in the configuration of its final mission. A combination of restoration and preservation will ensure its longevity, structural and hi