B-17
Sep 23, 2019 10:47:37 #
Working outside I heard the unmistakable sound of the four engines of a B-17 flying in the distance.
It turned out to be a tour by the "Aluminum Overcast" being held for three days at the Rutland
Airport in Vermont. For those who had an affinity for WWII aircraft they could take a flight in the
bomber as a once in a life time event. True it would cost $475.00 but for those who just had to
experience it the flight was well worth the expense. Calculating the cost of running the four Prat
and Whitney 7 cylinder 2000 horse power engines was another reason for the cost. The look on
the faces of those who had taken the trip said it all.
It turned out to be a tour by the "Aluminum Overcast" being held for three days at the Rutland
Airport in Vermont. For those who had an affinity for WWII aircraft they could take a flight in the
bomber as a once in a life time event. True it would cost $475.00 but for those who just had to
experience it the flight was well worth the expense. Calculating the cost of running the four Prat
and Whitney 7 cylinder 2000 horse power engines was another reason for the cost. The look on
the faces of those who had taken the trip said it all.
Sep 23, 2019 10:54:43 #
Sep 23, 2019 10:57:15 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
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I took the opportunity to fly on the Nine-0-Nine from the Collings foundation about 15 years ago. It was $400.00 at that time. They told me that it cost about $3000.00 per hour back then. I'm sure it's more now. Nice images.
Sep 23, 2019 11:23:36 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
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Very cool. My Father-In-Law was flying around in a B-17D near the end of WWII. Amazing how many bullets they could take. The Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, CA next to the Chino Airport is restoring a B-17. Not sure if they ever expect it to be flight worthy again or just something to look at. It was rather incomplete when I toured the plane on the ground. At the time a member of my Adult Ed photo class was a board member of the museum and got us a behind the scenes tour.
Sep 23, 2019 11:24:32 #
Sep 23, 2019 13:12:45 #
Sep 23, 2019 13:25:52 #
Nice set, thanks for sharing. Love those B-17's. Did a photo session with her myself last May when she was in Nashville. They keep her in good shape. Got to photograph another B-17 yesterday called Ye Olde Pub which is also out on tour.
Sep 23, 2019 15:53:51 #
Sep 24, 2019 06:00:55 #
Sep 24, 2019 07:19:03 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
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The other 2 planes that I would like to "ride" in would be the B-36 and B-29. Rutland, VT is not all that far from where I live. I might have to take a flight ride in the B-17 before I kick off. Thanks for posting. I did not know this - about flight rides in a B-17. Sure sounds like fun !!!
Sep 24, 2019 07:43:58 #
Nice photos, The aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet radial engines, each producing 750 hp !
Sep 24, 2019 07:50:36 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Nice photos, The aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet radial engines, each producing 750 hp !
nimbushopper, what engines power a B-36 (one of my all-time favorite planes) ?? And the 4 jet engines as well. I guess if I weren't so lazy, I could Google this and find out. But I am confident you know the answer.
Sep 24, 2019 08:01:15 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
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Great shots of a legend in aviation.
Sep 24, 2019 08:01:29 #
Sep 24, 2019 08:12:56 #
ltatko wrote:
A New England company: Pratt & Whitney ,E. Hartford ,Ct. Made the engines!!
Len T.
Len T.
Len, on the B-36 as well ??
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