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B-17 Flew Over
Ambrose
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I was in the horse pasture just before noon when I heard that old unmistakeable rotary engine sound. It flew over my barn only a few thousand or so feet up headed west toward Lake Michigan probably to Oshgosh. I was a little kid when that War ended and I get chills when I see one of those birds in the air. I waved but they didn't wave back.
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They do have an unmistakable sound when they fly over. A very wonderful sound.
They didn't think so in the Ruhr Valley.....
One is for me.
The second is for a guy in the crowd who looks like he has the years and the tears to truly respect the ride.
Brad Steele
Just booked two places on the EEA's 'Aluminum Overcast' for its visit here next month.
One is for me.
The second is for a guy in the crowd who looks like he has the years and the tears to truly respect the ride.
What a wonderful idea! I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated.
Kenlguy....... Is that Sentimental Journey? Looks like her.
Yup, sure was. Good eye there[;)]
I HAVE taken a flight in 2012 in "Aluminum Overcast", another restored B-17G. It was well worth the money and one thing checked off my bucket list.
If you can, go see them. Your admission fee helps keep these beauties flying.
Way out cool,and very fast and loud.<1FMJ>
The Collings Foundation "Wings of Freedom Tour" http://www.collingsfoundation.org/events/category/wings-of-freedom-tour/ was in Spokane June 30 with a B-17G, B-24J, and P-51. Regrettably, since I was merely passing by in a commercial jetliner, I didn't get to see them up close.
I HAVE taken a flight in 2012 in "Aluminum Overcast", another restored B-17G. It was well worth the money and one thing checked off my bucket list.
If you can, go see them. Your admission fee helps keep these beauties flying.
About 2004 I was in the parking lot at work (in Hillsboro, OR) and a silver B-24 flew right overhead at about 150 feet. There was an airport nearby and it was making it's landing approach. It was stirring, but happened so fast I just have a vague memory of it.
Turned out this show was in town for the weekend.
I went and it was more than worth it - though I couldn't afford a ride, which was about $500 at the time.
The best thing about it is that they let you go through the bombers - like a crewman - and get a feel for what it was like. That was terrific.
I'm 6'5" so I had a hard time in places, and couldn't squeeze into the bombardier's position.
It's a wonderful exhibit if you ever get the chance.
They do have an unmistakable sound when they fly over. A very wonderful sound.
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