WWII B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" Tail number 202516
Nov 28, 2019 08:50:04 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Beautiful aircraft. Of the almost 13 thousand built, I believe there's only around 15 left, which is better than the Lancaster bombers. Of the just under 7400 Lancaster's built, only 2 are still flying. Love that Merlin engine.
It is a beautiful aircraft. Thanks for your comment. Someone spent a lot of time and money restoring this one. I don't know how many are air worthy, but there are very few total left.
Nov 28, 2019 08:55:57 #
Bigmike1 wrote:
Beautiful plane. My wife remembers the sound of them flying over on their way to a target and the much different sound on their way back after unloading their burden.
They do have a unique sound Mike. Those Turbocharged radial engines are easily recognizable. Thanks for the comment. I am sure that your wife saw them in large numbers. It would be impossible to recreate those formations now.
Nov 28, 2019 09:52:29 #
Nov 28, 2019 09:59:41 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Very nice images Jan - well done!
Thank you Bill. I appreciate your comment. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 28, 2019 11:29:44 #
SpyderJan wrote:
I was driving past the New Smyrna Beach Airport an... (show quote)
I got to fly on the Aluminum Overcast several years ago when the EAA flew her into Green Bay. It was quite the experience and well worth the cost.
Nov 28, 2019 13:01:50 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Beautiful aircraft. Of the almost 13 thousand built, I believe there's only around 15 left, which is better than the Lancaster bombers. Of the just under 7400 Lancaster's built, only 2 are still flying. Love that Merlin engine.
One of the sweetest sounds on earth. As a boy, our back field abutted the airport and the N.G. still had 3 or 4 Mustangs based there ( Austin, TX). I spent a LOT of time at the fence :>)
Nov 28, 2019 13:01:56 #
Nov 28, 2019 16:17:20 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
Bigmike1 wrote:
Beautiful plane. My wife remembers the sound of them flying over on their way to a target and the much different sound on their way back after unloading their burden.
Sometimes the difference in sound was the result of the plane returning missing major parts. They were filmed as they returned missing large parts of their wings, tail or fuselage. They were the original, "Takes a licking but keeps on ticking," piece of machinery.
Nov 28, 2019 16:30:35 #
John Sh
Loc: Toronto, Australia
Nice shots but your shutter speed is too high. The propellers are stationary in every shot. If the engines are running the props should be blurred. 1/250 to 1/320 is ideal.
Nov 28, 2019 17:20:36 #
Nov 30, 2019 09:38:24 #
GreenBay wrote:
I got to fly on the Aluminum Overcast several years ago when the EAA flew her into Green Bay. It was quite the experience and well worth the cost.
I'll bet it was a great experience. Were you able to sit in the Nose Gunner's seat?
Nov 30, 2019 09:39:46 #
ceth512 wrote:
One of the sweetest sounds on earth. As a boy, our back field abutted the airport and the N.G. still had 3 or 4 Mustangs based there ( Austin, TX). I spent a LOT of time at the fence :>)
I grew up on Air Force Bases, and that sealed my love for those birds.
Nov 30, 2019 09:40:49 #
vonzip wrote:
An iconic war bird well captured. vz
Thank you very much Erik. I appreciate your comment.
Nov 30, 2019 09:43:37 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Neat shots, Jan. Having a camera close at hand pays off!
Yes it does Carol, as you well know. I only wish I had another minute to reset the camera before shooting. She will be here for a while so I am going to take my D500 to American Aero to pester the guys to let me get some close ups.
Nov 30, 2019 09:53:49 #
I rode on Aluminum Overcast last year from Oshkosh. It was an awesome experience. A few of my pics ore in my FB Osh '18 album. Hard to imagine the bravery of the young men that flew into the flak and bullets to protect our freedom.
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