B-17 pics

[Garage Dog 65]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

I can only imagine what it would be like to be flying in a formation of B-17s with ME109s or Flack all over the place.

ME109s and Flack !!! You're way to spoiled to fly one of those old beer cans jetboy... no FMS, no INS, no EFIS, and no triple AFCS with A/L ! Barely a hot cup of coffee in sight - and you have to bring that !!!!

....but it would be REALLY COOL !!!

Way to go Scott and Thx !

Jim

[Ricochet]

WOW!! Awesome pics Scott!! That had to be an amazing experience! We have a friend of our's that was in WWII. He has shared some stories that are unbelievable. He is 85 years old and still very active. We play gold together form time to time and he just a kick and a great story teller!

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by Garage Dog 65

ME109s and Flack !!! You're way to spoiled to fly one of those old beer cans jetboy... no FMS, no INS, no EFIS, and no triple AFCS with A/L ! Barely a hot cup of coffee in sight - and you have to bring that !!!!

....but it would be REALLY COOL !!!

Way to go Scott and Thx !

Jim

I've got a few classics in the log book. B-25, T-6/SNJ, Steerman, Beech Stagger Wing and a T-33. I spent a few years working airshows and got to know a lot of the owners. Never asked for a ride...just always there and always willing to help.

[rogue]

absolutely awesome. I want to do that one day, or a P-51 ride along...

[1970judge]

Awesome pictures man, airplanes were my first love and I am also a HUGE history person. I am sure that was a blast!

[Beach Cruiser]

Those are great pics! Once in a lifetime ride.

There's a guy here in Va Beach that has the largest private warbird collection in existance. Check out this link http://www.fighterfactory.com/

I saw the P-40 and the Avenger chasing a Zero last weekend! and no, I'm not kidding. He flies them every weekend, not uncommon to see the Corsair or the P-51 flying in formation down the beach.

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by Beach Cruiser

Those are great pics! Once in a lifetime ride.

There's a guy here in Va Beach that has the largest private warbird collection in existance. Check out this link http://www.fighterfactory.com/

I saw the P-40 and the Avenger chasing a Zero last weekend! and no, I'm not kidding. He flies them every weekend, not uncommon to see the Corsair or the P-51 flying in formation down the beach.

I want to be that guy! I would give everything I own for a P-40!!

[XcYZ]

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[Rick Dorion]

Those catwalks sure are small, aren't they!

At Stewart they had a P-51 where they'd give rides (expensive).

One person who bought a ride was a Luftwaffe pilot who wanted to see what they were like.

[Modmach1]

Awsome pictures Scott
Looks like a lot of fun!