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Originally Posted by Chock
Last time I saw Sally B was at Duxford's Flying Legends show, where there were also two other B-17s present (I know the French-owned 'Pink Lady' was one of them, can't remember the other one), but it was quite a sight to see three B-17s taxying on the same airfield at the same time. Technically, there were actually four on the airfield I suppose, if you include the one in the USAF Museum at the site.
 Chock |
Was that at around the time that they were filming Memphis Belle? If so I was there too. It is indeed an amazing sight and just the sound of those engines alone is enough to bring a massive lump to my throat.
Whilst working with Sally B I was lucky enough to meet quite a few veterans,including R.R. Stanford-Tuck and his mate (honest)Adolf Galland.
Also I got to fly on a lot of really neat aircraft.
I see Sally B in the air at least once a year(although every year it's getting harder for them to fly her) but I've not seen her on the ground for a while.
Such a lovely plane.