Flying Fortress
Oct 15, 2015 16:19:58 #
B-17 "Flying Fortress" at the Kirtland Air Force Base.This plane was a sister of the Memphis Belle during WW-2 and contributed mightily to our victory in Europe.
Oct 15, 2015 17:48:55 #
That is one beautiful old bird. Nicely photographed. Didn't miss much with that series of shots.
Oct 15, 2015 17:49:52 #
Oct 15, 2015 18:37:57 #
djtravels wrote:
That is one beautiful old bird. Nicely photographed. Didn't miss much with that series of shots.
Thanks for viewing.A couple of years ago I got to fly in one as a birthday present.Quite a ride,and loud.
Oct 15, 2015 18:38:37 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Well captured!!
Pat
Pat
Thank's for looking in.Glad you liked them.
Oct 15, 2015 20:28:58 #
Great photo tour. You don't see one of these very often. Thanks.
Oct 16, 2015 00:21:06 #
Chuckster72 wrote:
Great photo tour. You don't see one of these very often. Thanks.
Thanks for your comments.Not many B-17s around anymore for sure.
Oct 16, 2015 08:31:28 #
Oct 16, 2015 08:52:49 #
Great photos of a great plane! We've had the privilege to spend the past winters in Mesa, AZ only 3 blocks from Falcon Field where Sentimental Journey is based (CAF AZ wing). Love the old warbirds.
Oct 16, 2015 09:16:57 #
I've seen this beautiful lady fly many times. Very nice work.
Charles
Charles
Oct 16, 2015 09:28:00 #
Oct 16, 2015 10:37:51 #
Great coverage of the plane. By your pictures, it looks like it takes a minimum of 7 men just to fly the plane & man the guns. Somebody has to supply the ammo to the gunners and release the tie-downs on the bombs carried. does anybody out there know, how many men it took to fly on a mission? It's amazing how it only takes a single pilot to fly a plane and fire the laser guided missils now....
Oct 16, 2015 12:09:57 #
https://www.azcaf.org
This is the home site for the CAF Airbase Arizona where they have one of the flying B-17's. Once on the home page, click on "Aircraft" and there is a section about the crewmen air positions as well as the story of their B-17
This is the home site for the CAF Airbase Arizona where they have one of the flying B-17's. Once on the home page, click on "Aircraft" and there is a section about the crewmen air positions as well as the story of their B-17
Oct 16, 2015 12:15:00 #
My father was a Top Turret/Engineer on one of these (Ol' Battle Axe). Two side gunners, one tail, one ball, one nose, pilot, co pilot, radio (could be a side gunner as well), and either a bombardier or togglier to release the bombs. Great pictures of a marvelous (really) aircraft flown by very young men with incredible bravery.
Oct 16, 2015 12:15:06 #
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