Art Lacey's bomber gas station

"KnowsAboutCars" (knowsaboutcars) 09/05/2014 at 16:28 • Filed to: None

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This is cool.

ttyymmnn > KnowsAboutCars 09/05/2014 at 16:40

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10/10, would buy gas there. However, according to Roadside America :

The B-17G, named "Lady Lacey" (after Art Lacey's British wife), began undergoing a serious restoration effort in 2012, when the nose and cockpit were removed. On August 13, 2014, the rest of the bomber was removed as well. The Lacey family estimated that the plane could be worth millions if restored to flying condition, which meant bye-bye bomber forever as a gas station awning.

Here's a local news story about it: http://www.katu.com/news/local/956…

Here's the B-17G on Google Maps. You can look it up at 13515 S.E. McLoughlin Boulevard, Milwaukie, OR 97222

camaroboy68ss > ttyymmnn 09/05/2014 at 17:03

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yeah it was in sad shape. But was really cool to drive past!

ttyymmnn > camaroboy68ss 09/05/2014 at 17:07

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As cool as it was, I'd love to see it restored to flying condition.

camaroboy68ss > ttyymmnn 09/05/2014 at 17:17

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I think they should make like a fiberglass or Plastic replica to put in its place

StingrayJake > camaroboy68ss 09/05/2014 at 17:29

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Agree with Camaroboy. Restore the plane, make it sky-worthy, and replace it with an inert replica over the gas station