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Exfso
05-07-2012, 06:21 PM
For you aviation buffs out there.

http://vimeo.com/18135369 (http://vimeo.com/18135369)

Stardrifter_WA
05-07-2012, 06:42 PM
Thanks Peter, that was awesome. I am hoping to take a flight on a B17 next year through the Collings Foundation in Massachusetts, on my way back from visiting Stellafane, if I can organise the times right. :)

Cheers Peter

Astroman
05-07-2012, 06:44 PM
Very nice find Peter!

gary
05-07-2012, 07:54 PM
Hi Peter,

In that case, you might be interested in watching these two
US Army Air Force training films -

How to fly the B-17. Part 1. Ground Operations (34 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-G3q_y7Ilc

How to fly the B-17. Part 2. Flight Operations (28 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdc8MJHB0Cc
(Check out the cartoon at 13:23)

TheDecepticon
05-07-2012, 08:34 PM
That was awesome! Massive history right there! :D

Nico13
05-07-2012, 08:42 PM
Thanks Peter,
First class video of some impressive old planes, great stuff:thumbsup:

Stardrifter_WA
05-07-2012, 08:47 PM
Thanks Peter, much appreciated, although I have seen these before. :)

Cheers Peter

Exfso
06-07-2012, 12:10 AM
Thanks for the other links, love looking at these old birds...