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| '''Hans Shull''' <br/>4/13/2004 7:26:33 AM 
| I was looking at some photos of 401st planes and noticed that I did not see the triangle S on the lower wing. I thought the group markings were on both sides of the fin and on the upper and lower surfaces of the wing. I am getting ready to do some of these markings on my model and want to be sure I get it right.<br/>  Anyone remember if they were on the wings or not?<br/>  Hans<br/>  
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| '''l.a.mitchell''' <br/>4/13/2004 11:59:56 AM 
| hans, Our latest 401st Group History by Turner Publishers has a great pic on Inside front Cover of B-17 &quot;Bad Penny&quot;. It shows Triangle &quot;S&quot; on top side of right wing. USAAFstar insignia on left side of wing. So..the insignias would be reversed on under neath side.WE all appreciate your endeavors with your model B-17. L.A. Mitchell<br/>  
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| '''Hans Shull''' <br/>4/13/2004 12:27:04 PM 
| Thanks L.A. <br/>  The photos of Heavy Date do not show the wings too well and I just want to get it right.<br/>  The model is coming along and with the warmer weather I am spending more time out in the shop. I have started to fiberglass the wing and parts of the fuse and have even put some of the aluminum skin on. I think it is going to look pretty good when finished.  I think this will be my last big project for awhile! I am at close to $7000.00 now and have a bit more to go. My Wife laughed when I had to replace the tires on my truck because all 4 tires mounted and balanced was $50.00 less than the main wheels for the B-17!!!<br/>  Thanks again for the info. I'll add the markings.<br/>  Hans<br/>  
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| '''Ed Login''' <br/>5/3/2004 3:51:31 PM 
| Hans<br/> If I remember right,The triangle S was on the top right side of wing. Bottom right of wing was the USAAF star.<br/> The older B17s were painted blue on bottom. Top side was a Army brown color. Of course the newer B17s were not painted.<br/> Ed Login<br/>  
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