B-24 & B-17

Andykev · 04-15-2004, 10:43 PM

I am posting some photos sent to me by my twin brother when he visited the B-24 and the B-17 when they were in the Bay Area. Enjoy. He goes for a ride each year in the planes, despite the $350 price.

Sergei · 04-16-2004, 01:48 AM

This year the prices are $400.

PrettyBigGuy · 05-07-2004, 01:09 AM

I heard on the radio that the B-17 had a landing gear collapse whiles landing in Van Nuys today.

Take a look: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/news/050...ash_lands.html
The article says that no one was hurt, which is good news, but I hope the plane is okay too!
PBG

MK · 05-07-2004, 09:33 AM

Actually....that is really bad reporting.

That is GREATLY exaggerated. The pilot made a beautiful landing. When the plane was almost stopped..... the gear collapsed.

How this guy gets "belly landing" out of it, I don't know.

Bogie1943 · 05-07-2004, 10:31 AM

Well, MK, you know the media now-a-days. Even though I work in the media myself, and I love doing the work, you get to see how some people who work in this industry can just weave their words wrong to mislead people and they won't even know it.

STHill · 05-07-2004, 11:22 AM

If any of you guys have never seen these planes when they come around, you're missing out. You get to walk around inside the plane, take pictures. Even if you don't go for a flight (I didn't) it's quite a memorable experience.

I've seen Aluminum Overcast (the B-17) twice. Absolutely fascinating! I don't think there was a charge just to tour the inside. If it was, it was minimal.

Again, if either of these planes is ever anywhere close by, don't miss it.

Andykev · 05-07-2004, 08:14 PM

From the looks of the shadows under the wingtips, it looks like the B-17 is still on it's gear. When one of the gear's collapse, the outboard tip is farther down. Usually the gear collapse bends the props and dents the cowel's on the nacelles. But, maybe the plane at this point is already jacked up on a tug, as they gotta open up the runways ASAP. Either way, damage to such a nice warbird is $$$$$$.

Michael Mallory · 05-07-2004, 10:18 PM

I was in Santa Monica, baby-sitting the kids of my best friend, when we were out walking their dog and one of these planes passed overhead. At the time, I did not realize they were making the circuit. I just thought I was having a very strange, ultra-deja-vu experience.

the_librarian · 02-13-2008, 11:58 PM

We were at Dayton a few years ago when the did the flyover with the B-25, B-24, B-17 AND the B-29 Quite impressive. They had some new planes there, but gosh, I don't remember what those were!

We saw Aluminum Overcast also, Gotta love this shot:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/24...c7629a.jpg?v=0

Can't image riding in that bottom turret.

Diamondback · 02-14-2008, 12:14 AM

Even worse would be ending up stuck in there--if the gear wouldn't extend and the turret locked up and wouldn't rotate to "exit" position as sometimes happened... Well, sorry, but the plane and the majority of the crew's survival outweighs one poor little ball-turret gunner. "Sucks to be you" in that situation...

04-15-2004, 10:43 PM	#1
Andykev Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF Bay Area - East Bay Posts: 3,268	B-24 & B-17 I am posting some photos sent to me by my twin brother when he visited the B-24 and the B-17 when they were in the Bay Area. Enjoy. He goes for a ride each year in the planes, despite the $350 price. __________________ "Wadda ya hear, wadda ya say?"

05-07-2004, 01:09 AM	#3
PrettyBigGuy "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 368	I heard on the radio that the B-17 had a landing gear collapse whiles landing in Van Nuys today. Take a look: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/news/050...ash_lands.html The article says that no one was hurt, which is good news, but I hope the plane is okay too! PBG __________________ "It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit." –a

05-07-2004, 09:33 AM	#4
MK The Guy in Charge Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver (not B.C), Washington (not D.C.) Posts: 4,785	Actually....that is really bad reporting. That is GREATLY exaggerated. The pilot made a beautiful landing. When the plane was almost stopped..... the gear collapsed. How this guy gets "belly landing" out of it, I don't know. __________________ All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

05-07-2004, 10:31 AM	#5
Bogie1943 Practically Family Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 592	Well, MK, you know the media now-a-days. Even though I work in the media myself, and I love doing the work, you get to see how some people who work in this industry can just weave their words wrong to mislead people and they won't even know it. __________________ Highest Regards, Josh "I stick my neck out for nobody." Out of the Humidor

05-07-2004, 08:14 PM	#7
Andykev Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF Bay Area - East Bay Posts: 3,268	Plane Crash From the looks of the shadows under the wingtips, it looks like the B-17 is still on it's gear. When one of the gear's collapse, the outboard tip is farther down. Usually the gear collapse bends the props and dents the cowel's on the nacelles. But, maybe the plane at this point is already jacked up on a tug, as they gotta open up the runways ASAP. Either way, damage to such a nice warbird is $$$$$$. __________________ "Wadda ya hear, wadda ya say?"

04-16-2004, 01:48 AM	#2
Sergei "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern Belarus Posts: 406	This year the prices are $400.

05-07-2004, 11:22 AM	#6
STHill One of the Regulars Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 200	If any of you guys have never seen these planes when they come around, you're missing out. You get to walk around inside the plane, take pictures. Even if you don't go for a flight (I didn't) it's quite a memorable experience. I've seen Aluminum Overcast (the B-17) twice. Absolutely fascinating! I don't think there was a charge just to tour the inside. If it was, it was minimal. Again, if either of these planes is ever anywhere close by, don't miss it.

05-07-2004, 10:18 PM	#8
Michael Mallory One of the Regulars Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Glendale, California Posts: 283	I was in Santa Monica, baby-sitting the kids of my best friend, when we were out walking their dog and one of these planes passed overhead. At the time, I did not realize they were making the circuit. I just thought I was having a very strange, ultra-deja-vu experience. __________________ M2

02-13-2008, 11:58 PM	#9
the_librarian One of the Regulars Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OH Posts: 125	We were at Dayton a few years ago when the did the flyover with the B-25, B-24, B-17 AND the B-29 Quite impressive. They had some new planes there, but gosh, I don't remember what those were! We saw Aluminum Overcast also, Gotta love this shot: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/24...c7629a.jpg?v=0 Can't image riding in that bottom turret. __________________ Like cool vintage and history stuff? Me too! Check below for cool topics! http://history.writingwithtony.com/

02-14-2008, 12:14 AM	#10
Diamondback I'll Lock Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: a bunker somewhere under Greater Seattle Posts: 4,883	Even worse would be ending up stuck in there--if the gear wouldn't extend and the turret locked up and wouldn't rotate to "exit" position as sometimes happened... Well, sorry, but the plane and the majority of the crew's survival outweighs one poor little ball-turret gunner. "Sucks to be you" in that situation... __________________ <><><><><><><><><><><> "'Madness,' you say? ... Madness is on the menu every day!"--Alton Brown Stealth Mode DISABLED

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