Sentimental Journey (aircraft)

Sentimental Journey
Sentimental Journey, performing at the 2014 Chino Airshow in Chino, California
General information
TypeB-17G-85-DL Flying Fortress
ManufacturerBoeing
OwnersU.S. Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Aero Union Corporation
Commemorative Air Force
RegistrationN9323Z
SerialUSAF s/n 44-83514
History
Manufactured1944
First flight13 March 1945
In service1944–1959 (military)
1959–1978, Aero Union Corporation
Preserved atArizona Commemorative Air Force Museum

Sentimental Journey (44-83514) is the nickname of a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber. It is based at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona, US. The aircraft is regularly flown to airshows throughout North America.

The nose art features Betty Grable, the number one pinup girl of the World War II era. The aircraft's name takes after a song made very popular by Doris Day in 1945.