Salute

Wolferz · 04-27-13, 08:13 AM

Nice link NT. Thank you.

I have the pleasure of seeing one of the ten still flying 17's supported by the Collings Foundation that visits our little berg on occasion. My wife laughs at me when I hear that plane come over our house because I always exclaim; "That's a B-17!" and I run outside to get a look.

Then it's up the mountain to the airfield to take a look at her up close and personal. They provide short hops aboard her for a sizeable donation. I think I'll do it the next time she visits. They also bring their B-24 Liberator when they visit.

http://www.collingsfoundation.org/tour_b-17g.htm

Takeda Shingen · 04-27-13, 08:51 AM

Wonderful aesthetic to those [moving] pictures. I think I may be in the minority, but I love the old color films. Something about the grain just makes it pleasing to watch. Along those lines, here's a link to the full WWII in color film. It passed youtube's intellectual property censor, so it should be legal, but moderators can feel free to remove it or ask me to remove it if they are worried.

August · 04-27-13, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

They provide short hops aboard her for a sizeable donation. I think I'll do it the next time she visits.

That's something I always wanted to do.

ninja turtle · 04-27-13, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by August

That's something I always wanted to do.

I had the fortunate opportunity to get inside the Sally B once as I know one of the support members

fireftr18 · 04-27-13, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the link. Good film.
Years ago, at the Dayton, Ohio air show, The Confederate Air Force had one their B-17's there. They were giving tours and just happen to be 1st in line behind a gentleman that was actually a bombardier on a B-17.

Jimbuna · 04-27-13, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja turtle

I had the fortunate opportunity to get inside the Sally B once as I know one of the support members

Nice one

ninja turtle · 04-27-13, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

My wife laughs at me when I hear that plane come over our house because I always exclaim; "That's a B-17!" and I run outside to get a look.

Yeah I get that when a spitfire flies over the house when I lived in bassingbourn, especially if it's the spitfire Grace

Love that sound

Oberon · 04-27-13, 01:21 PM

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Yeah I get that when a spitfire flies over the house when I lived in bassingbourn, especially if it's the spitfire Grace

Love that sound

x2, she flies over here fairly frequently

Beautiful, unmistakable sound.

ninja turtle · 04-28-13, 03:52 AM

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x2, she flies over here fairly frequently

Beautiful, unmistakable sound.

Need I say more?

Cybermat47 · 04-28-13, 04:11 AM

I can't access YouTube, but I take it that the video is of the Belle's 25th mission? I've got that on DVD, quite remarkable!

ninja turtle · 04-28-13, 04:21 AM

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I can't access YouTube, but I take it that the video is of the Belle's 25th mission? I've got that on DVD, quite remarkable!

Yes it is. There's some additional info in the 'About' section which explains quite a bit about the crew who were not together throughout the 25 missions and that 'Hell's Angels' was the first B17 to complete the 25 etc. An excellent film none the less

ninja turtle · 05-05-13, 05:44 AM

As promised here are a couple of photos of the memorial just inside the main gate of Bassingbourn Barracks. The church at the beginning of the film isn't where I rehearsed, unfortunately but I shall endeavour to find it in a village nearby. Some people, like my American friends might be pleased to hear that Bassingbourn is still quite a dreamy, agricultural village

ninja turtle · 04-28-13, 04:17 AM

Hi guys

Just for a bit of info if you watch the film. At 10'05 you can see four hangers. The top one no longer exists but the second one down is the hanger I worked in. The next one was the gym. Had many a fun time in there

No honestly it was the best gym IMO in the British Army

Also the church at the beginning is where I rehearsed my village band.

If I can find them I'll post some photos.

I feel homesick

04-27-13, 08:13 AM	#1
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Nice link NT. Thank you. I have the pleasure of seeing one of the ten still flying 17's supported by the Collings Foundation that visits our little berg on occasion. My wife laughs at me when I hear that plane come over our house because I always exclaim; "That's a B-17!" and I run outside to get a look. Then it's up the mountain to the airfield to take a look at her up close and personal. They provide short hops aboard her for a sizeable donation. I think I'll do it the next time she visits. They also bring their B-24 Liberator when they visit. http://www.collingsfoundation.org/tour_b-17g.htm __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the link. Good film. Years ago, at the Dayton, Ohio air show, The Confederate Air Force had one their B-17's there. They were giving tours and just happen to be 1st in line behind a gentleman that was actually a bombardier on a B-17. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	I can't access YouTube, but I take it that the video is of the Belle's 25th mission? I've got that on DVD, quite remarkable! __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

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ninja turtle Frogman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 291 Downloads: 249 Uploads: 0	photos As promised here are a couple of photos of the memorial just inside the main gate of Bassingbourn Barracks. The church at the beginning of the film isn't where I rehearsed, unfortunately but I shall endeavour to find it in a village nearby. Some people, like my American friends might be pleased to hear that Bassingbourn is still quite a dreamy, agricultural village Last edited by ninja turtle; 03-31-15 at 10:02 AM.

04-27-13, 08:51 AM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Wonderful aesthetic to those [moving] pictures. I think I may be in the minority, but I love the old color films. Something about the grain just makes it pleasing to watch. Along those lines, here's a link to the full WWII in color film. It passed youtube's intellectual property censor, so it should be legal, but moderators can feel free to remove it or ask me to remove it if they are worried.

04-28-13, 04:17 AM	#13
ninja turtle Frogman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 291 Downloads: 249 Uploads: 0	Hi guys Just for a bit of info if you watch the film. At 10'05 you can see four hangers. The top one no longer exists but the second one down is the hanger I worked in. The next one was the gym. Had many a fun time in there No honestly it was the best gym IMO in the British Army Also the church at the beginning is where I rehearsed my village band. If I can find them I'll post some photos. I feel homesick