Single Engine B-17 & Other Rare Aircraft Pics

I like to pride myself in the history and knowledge of aircraft, but I am always more than willing to humble myself when I find out more than I knew (or thought I knew) before. Such was the case when I saw this picture of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress with one single turboprop engine instead of the typical four radial engines. I assume it's some sort of test aircraft and I noted the civilian registration on the wing, but if anyone knows more about this particular aircraft, please fill me in. I found it on this website that contains rare American aircraft, the majority of which come from the WWII era or just beyond. Most of the photos I had seen before, but I was highly intrigued to see many others which were completely new to me. Here are a few more rare B-17 shots for you.

Here's a JB-17G with a Wright XT-35 Typhoon Turboprop added to the nose.

Here's another 5-engine B-17, this time with a fifth radial engine and one big honkin prop.

This B-17 was modified to carry the Loon which was the US copycat of the German V-1 flying bomb.

You can find more rare wartime aircraft from other countries at the main host site.

Thanks, John ;)

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