"Aluminum Overcast" B-17 Bomber
May 26, 2019 09:54:49 #
dat2ra wrote:
My Dad was a pilot in these (and 24's) with the Mi... (show quote)
Wow, loved your story. What a great day afterall. Thanks for sharing.
May 26, 2019 09:57:01 #
olddutch wrote:
Great Pictures.. She is a grand old Bird.. I spent too much for a ride in a B-25, But it was worth many times that.. My Hat is off to the Brave souls that crewed these Airplanes..
Amen, seems like I read somewhere that over 100,000 America aviators and crew died freeing Europe during WWII.
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May 26, 2019 23:06:12 #
Bernie O'
Loc: Bristol, CT
Nice set of photos Jim. The B-17 is a magnificent aircraft. I read a book on Jimmy Stewart. He was a Flying Fortress pilot. Thanks for sharing.
Bernie O'
Bernie O'
May 27, 2019 08:21:42 #
Bernie O' wrote:
Nice set of photos Jim. The B-17 is a magnificent aircraft. I read a book on Jimmy Stewart. He was a Flying Fortress pilot. Thanks for sharing.
Bernie O'
Bernie O'
I didn't know that...now I like Jimmy Stewart even more. Thanks for sharing this interesting fact with us.
May 27, 2019 09:18:18 #
olddutch
Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
He was in the airfare reserve and flew the B-24's & B-47... He was a great man and one this Country can be real proud of....RIP
May 27, 2019 20:34:59 #
May 28, 2019 08:44:04 #
James56 wrote:
Hi Folks, had the privilege of photographing this ... (show quote)
Beautifully done, james...another interesting series...always enjoy your photography.
May 28, 2019 08:44:52 #
merrytexan wrote:
Beautifully done, james...another interesting series...always enjoy your photography.
Jun 22, 2019 21:27:08 #
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