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Posted: 3/20/2008 9:07:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/20/2008 11:39:36 AM EDT
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That is awesome. What an experience that must have been.
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Posted: 3/20/2008 11:55:21 AM EDT
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So frickin' cool! I believe it was flying around Mesquite on Saturday, me and my dad watched it until it was out of sight.
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Posted: 3/20/2008 12:43:45 PM EDT
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The group is called the Collings Foundation. They brought in a B-24, a B-25 and the B-17. They did show at Alliance, Denton, and Love field.
My wife and I took our kids over to Denton to see them. It was well worth it.     Semper Fi |
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Posted: 3/20/2008 1:03:26 PM EDT
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that must have been a very touchig experience, wish i had the same opportunity. either way, its always nice to gaze at war birds of times long since past |
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Posted: 3/20/2008 1:04:45 PM EDT
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now that is a great picture, glad you and your family had the chance to enjoy the air show |
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Posted: 3/21/2008 5:05:22 AM EDT
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If your ever down in Galveston plan a little time at the Lone Star Flight Museum. We have 40+ aircraft and sell rides in a Stearman PT-17, AT-6, B-25 and B-17.
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Posted: 3/21/2008 5:43:14 AM EDT
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The Collings Foundation "Wings of Freedom Tour"
Texas stops: 3/13 - 3/24 Dallas, TX (B-17, B-24 & B-25) Love Field 3/24 - 3/26 Tyler, TX (B-17, B-24 & B-25) 3/26 - 3/28 Houston, TX-South (B-17, B-24 & B-25) Ellington Field 3/28 - 3/31 Tomball TX-(B-17, B-24 & B-25) Hooks Airport 3/31 - 4/2 Victoria, TX (B-17, B-24 & B-25) 4/2 - 4/4 San Antonio, TX (B-17, B-24 & B-25) 4/4 - 4/7 Austin, TX (B-17, B-24 & B-25) 4/7 - 4/9 Lubbock, TX (B-17, B-24 & B-25) TP-51C "Betty Jane" will be joining the tour at some locations. The 30-minute ride in the B-17 Nine-O-Nice was worth every penny of the $425 When they were in College Station....great turnout. Enjoyed visiting with the many veterans and former aircrews that were there. Very moving experience.....watching and talking with WWII aircrews as they walked around the B-17, B-25, B-24 etc. It was tough for some of them....as they recalled their experiences, former crews, etc. The small red sign in the nose, just above the chin turret reads "jets are for kids"   |
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Posted: 3/21/2008 6:54:10 AM EDT
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The B-24 flew over my house lsat weekend. It was like steping back in time, how cool!
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Posted: 3/21/2008 6:06:14 PM EDT
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A few years ago, OK, it must have been at least 7 years ago, a B-24 (IIRC) took off from Love field, just to the west of our office building. Aside from being very cool, I was amazed at how slowly it was moving! I found out later they were giving some Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts a ride. How cool would that be?
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Posted: 3/21/2008 7:28:02 PM EDT
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Whooo Hoooo!! I din't know anything about it but I'm goin now! |
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Posted: 3/21/2008 9:35:26 PM EDT
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I've got a flight in the B-17 scheduled for next weekend in Houston. I'll try to get some pics up of the flight.
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Posted: 3/22/2008 12:37:27 PM EDT
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I saw a b-17 or b-29 flying circles around Conroe and the Woodlands. Awesome.
Whoever is doing it....thanks for the show! |
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