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Old 05-07-2012, 06:21 PM
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WW11 Bombers over Arizona

For you aviation buffs out there.

http://vimeo.com/18135369
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Old 05-07-2012, 06:42 PM
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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.

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Old 05-07-2012, 06:44 PM
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Very nice find Peter!
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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
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)
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Old 05-07-2012, 08:34 PM
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That was awesome! Massive history right there!
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Old 05-07-2012, 08:42 PM
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Thanks Peter,
First class video of some impressive old planes, great stuff
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Old 05-07-2012, 08:47 PM
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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)
Thanks Peter, much appreciated, although I have seen these before.

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