Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Texas Raiders B-17 Memorial

Photographed by James Hulse

1. Texas Raiders B-17 Memorial

Inscription.
Since its first flight in 1935, the Boeing B-17 has been one of history's most iconic aircraft. Flying missions across the globe during World War II and beyond, the four-engine bomber quickly earned the nickname Flying Fortress for its heavy armament, long-range capability, and exceptional durability. Of the 12,731 B-17s built between 1936 and 1945, approximately 4,735 were lost during the war.

This memorial helps honor and preserve the legacy of the B-17 Flying Fortress and all the aircraft that helped win the world's struggle against tyranny.

Dedicated to all the brave crew members and ground support personnel who will forever be part of America's heroic journey.

Learn More About the Iconic B-17 Flying Fortress and Other Military Aircraft That Played a Pivotal Role in History

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II.

Location. 30° 18.676′ N, 95° 28.124′ W. Memorial is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. It is on Freedom Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Metcalf Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1776 Freedom Blvd, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also on the American Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to those Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Remembered Whispers (within shouting distance of this marker); WASPs (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama Red Rovers (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag of the Texas Navy (within shouting distance of this marker); 1824 Tri-Color Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); New Orleans Greys (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conroe.

Also see . . . Texas Raiders. Wikipedia

Texas Raiders was an American Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-17G-95-DL built by Douglas Long Beach. In 1967, it was purchased by the Commemorative Air Force's Gulf Coast Wing "Texas Raiders" group, which maintained and flew the aircraft out of Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Conroe, Texas. The aircraft was destroyed on November 12, 2022, by a mid-air collision with a P-63 Kingcobra at an air show at Dallas Executive Airport, Texas, that killed all five occupants and the P-63 pilot.

(Submitted on June 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026

2. Texas Raiders B-17 Memorial

The memorial is accompanied by digital display screens on both sides, providing additional details and historical information.

Texas Raiders B-17 Model image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026

3. Texas Raiders B-17 Model

Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026

4. Texas Raiders B-17 Memorial

The view of the memorial looking toward the south.

Early photo of the Texas Raiders B-17 image. Click for full size.

Public Domain via U.S. Navy and Wikipedia Commons, May 25, 1949

5. Early photo of the Texas Raiders B-17

A U.S. Navy Boeing PB-1W airborne early warning plane (BuNo 77235) of experimental squadron VX-4

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.