Volunteers work to make Salem’s “Lacey Lady” bomber plane reach the skies again
Aug 05, 2026
In an airport hangar with shelves filled to the brim with parts, a historical World War II bomber is coming back to life. With support from volunteers, Salem’s Lacey Lady may fly again.
The B-17G aircraft rests in a restoration hangar at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport, where volunteers
are working to assess corrosion and create the replacement parts necessary to repair the plane.
For nearly 70 years, the World War II bomber sat atop a…Continue reading — subscribe to unlock the full article. ...read more read less