Lockheed Vega, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, B-17 Bomber, Pathfinder, Ye Olde Pub, Reg. 42-3167, FO-S, warbird, glass nose, air-to-air, Erickson Airshow Collection 2025

An air-to-air photograph of a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress warbird displaying its glazed bombardier nose and wartime markings. The aircraft, serial number 42-3167, is painted with the FO-S code and Ye Olde Pub nose art. The four-engine heavy bomber is equipped with Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial piston engines and a high-aspect-ratio wing designed for long-range missions. Originally developed for World War II strategic bombing, this preserved example flies with the Erickson Airshow Collection during the 2025 season.