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TedG954

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Everybody loves the B-17, as do I. But, the B-24 Liberator was the unsung hero of WWII.

Marilynne.... please announce when the 2013 show begins.
 
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TedG954 said:
Everybody loves the B-17, as do I. But, the B-24 Liberator was the unsung hero of WWII.

Marilynne.... please announce when the 2013 show begins.
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Ted,

I just checked the Collins Foundation's website and the 2013 schedule will be announced early 2013. It's usually in Boca in Feb. I'll try to remember to remind you. The Collings Foundation - Preserving Living Aviation History for Future Generations

Remote control war birds will be flying Nov 11 (Veteran's Day) at the West Regional Park in Delray.
http://palmbeachrc.com/NEWS%20LETTERS/110112R1.pdf Page 11http://palmbeachrc.com/NEWS LETTERS/110112R1.pdf

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B17 fly by - I was ready today, but Chris had the TV on and we didn't hear it until it was directly overhead. This is the best I could do.
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Nikonitus

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Boy, what I'd give to see any of these bombers in the flesh...

I took a trip up to the local airstrip yesterday and the only oldies I saw were a DC-3 and a Bristol Freighter and what an old pig that is,, slow, noisy, ugly. There really isn't anything to admire about the Bristol F...
 
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For all of you folks near Stow MA

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Collings Foundation Opens The Doors! [/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2.5]Collings Foundation's Wings and Wheels Open House
Presenting: American Elegance - June 14th and 15th - Stow, MA [/SIZE][/FONT]

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The Collings Foundation is opening its doors during the Wings & Wheels Event, June 14th and 15th. See the incredible collection of over 70 automobiles, carriages, racecars, military equipment and airplanes. We will be offering WWII aircraft rides!
T-6 Texan and PT-17 Stearman rides for those who want a birds-eye view of the event! 30 – minute Texan flights are $390, 20 - minute Stearman flights are $200. Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center will have a display and original historic patrol cars participating in American Elegance. Unique tactical robot displays and exhibitions from Nashoba High School FIRST program American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and QuinetiQ.

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The Great Gatsby era comes alive! Cars from the height of craftsmanship will be presented in the most informative and colorful dialogue and setting. Al Capone and his 1940 Cadillac will be here – if he can elude authorities! Massachusetts State Police’s finest are on the look out ~

- A great time for all! Food will be available. Facility and collection open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM both days. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 years and younger. American Elegance performance starts at 12:00 PM noon. Proceeds go to help support the Foundation's programs. For more information CLICK HERE
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Cee Fish

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We have a B-17 and B-25 (and others) here in Mesa, AZ. Falcon Field hosts the Arizona Confederate Air force.

Had a couple of friends go up in Sentimental Journey (B-17) over Memorial Day Weekend.








Here is the B-25 starting her engines...
 
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Mike D90

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I just stepped out into my backyard today to test a UV filter I attached on my 70-300 lens. I heard an uncommon low drone engine coming in and pointed up at the sky and look what I saw. I was surprised to see a bomber plane flying around my neighborhood. It was cool seeing the gun turret on the belly of the plane and the "painted lady" on the nose. I'm not sure what kind of bomber this was.

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I know this is an old post and I am glad I saw it. I think this very B-17 was the one flying over where I worked at the time which was in Tallahassee, Florida. We had some kind of air show close by that weekend.
 
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PapaST

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Mike D90 said:
I know this is an old post and I am glad I saw it. I think this very B-17 was the one flying over where I worked at the time which was in Tallahassee, Florida. We had some kind of air show close by that weekend.
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It makes sense. I'm in Jacksonville so it's very likely.
 
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Yesterday at Rocky Mountain Airport. Flat light and haze made it tough, but I got a couple of okay shots.

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Just scheduled for the weekend, but I doubt they flew out in the thunderstorms last night, so it might still be there this morning.
 
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Lee532

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For the next few weeks the last two remaining flying Lancaster bombers are together in the UK. The Mynarski Lancaster arrived from Canada Friday to join with the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster and display around the country. I was out to meet her but due to bad weather the original join up and fly past over Lincoln had to be cancelled so all I got was a shot of Vera as she passed by in the distance on her way from Canada.


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Hopefully I'll get some far better shots in the near future.
 
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