Despite their extensive reworking of the B-17, Zeamer and his aircrew flew 41-2666 only five times, two of which were test hops. Standard bombing missions were flown by the other Flying Fortresses, reserving "666"/ Lucy and its specialty camera array for photo and mapping work.
Despite modifications to the B-17, Zeamer's crew flew 41-2666 only five times, two of which were test flights. Standard bombing missions were flown by other Flying Fortresses, reserving "666"/ Lucy for photo and mapping work.