Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/B-17F--Felix--Airliner-Taxis-on-Tarmac-2JRSXLJVFDXF.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarFirst Swedish-Converted B-17F "Felix" AirlinerB-17F Flying Fortress on Flight RampB-17F Flying Fortress in FlightRestored B-17F Flying Fortress on TarmacB-17F Flying Fortress Fuel SystemB-17F Flying Fortress in FlightB-17G Flying Fortress Propellers Powered by 1200-hp Engines B-17F Flying Fortress in Flight over CityscapeB-17F Flying Fortress in FlightView AllView more with similar tones B-17F "Felix" Airliner Taxis on TarmacSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:Seven former B-17F U.S. Army Air Force Flying Fortresses were converted into "Felix" airliners by Swedish aircraft and auto manuifacturer Saab during World War II. The company advertised the conversion program using the biblical quote, "From swords into plowshares," signifying conversion of the former warbirds to peaceful use. Five went to Swedish airlines ABA and SILA (Swedish Intercontinental Airlines), and two were sold to DDL (Danish Airlines). The Felixes served the airlines until 1948, when the last was retired.BI47164 (p53610)Maximum size:5045px × 3063px (~44 MB)16.8in × 10.2in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-B-17F Flying Fortress-Boeing-clouds-commercial airline livery-commercial passenger planes-copy space-day-full body views-ground shots-historic production status-motion blur-nobody-perspective lines-propellers-reflections-right front views-shadows-Sweden-tarmac-taxiing-unpainted-vintage / retroRelated Photo/Videos:View AllAIPDF
