It's interesting that the article says the fire was in #1 engine, yet both wings are intact. I'm curious to read the whole story. Still, I agree it was the proverbial good landing for the crew.

I love the video of the fly-along. My only complaint is that the cameraman didn't to a full 360 sweep from the top turret.

:down::down::down::down::down::down::down::down:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/...6/62341960.jpg

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/...6/62341963.jpg


Those are from the link that Jimbuna posted. Does not look like an engine fire to me. Fuel leak maybe?

No matter though. It is a sad loss.

Aaah ****. :damn: At least the crew made it out, looks like a good emergency landing there. :yep:

This is the same B-17 that was badly damaged in the 1979 tornado that destroyed the old Bradley Air Museum in Windsor Locks.

Poor plane must have bad karma. :damn:

I somehow missed those, but you're right. As I said, the full report will be interesting.