Old 666 was a Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress heavy bomber, serial number 41-2666, assigned to the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) 19th and 43rd Bombardment Groups in 1942–1943.

Sep 6, 2016 · In World War II, a lone B-17's reconnaissance mission quickly devolved into a desperate dogfight for survival against the odds.

The authoritative story of “Old 666,” a.k.a. ”Lucy”—the B-17 Flying Fortress which Jay Zeamer's Eager Beavers flew into history on 16 June 1943.

Nicknamed "Old 666" or "666" for the last three digits of the serial number and was deemed to be an unlucky bomber. On November 4, 1942 took off from 7 Mile Drome near Port Moresby …

B-17 #41-2666 / Old 666 aka Lucy: Delivered Minneapolis 9/3/42; Assigned 435BS/19BG Hawaii 5/5/42; transferred 65BS/43BG; when on mission to Bougainville 16/6/43 with Jay Zeamer, …

Nov 29, 2015 · Previously known as “Lucy”, a name the heralded crew would never embrace, the 666 was known as a cursed bomber. The B-17 didn’t look all the different from the rest, but it …

Jun 19, 2024 · Nicknames: 666/Old 666/Lucy; Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress; Production block number: B-17E; Manufacturer: Boeing

What's the real story of B-17E #41-2666? Read the most comprehensive history available of the Fortress made famous by the Eager Beavers.

Apr 14, 2023 · The Eager Beavers and Old 666 took everything that was thrown at them and always returned home. Then in June 1943, they faced the toughest mission yet – a …

Jan 5, 2019 · “Old 666” was the name of a B17 Flying Fortress during World War II. This was a heavy, relatively fast, long-range bomber with four engines that turned out to be a workhorse …