Going to have a little fun on a B-17 today...

[Rob Fast]

Just heading out the door for an interesting morning, getting into a B-17 Sentimental Journey flight out of Brandon Manitoba. Outfitted in RCAF WW2 crew kit, the American crew should get a kick out of it. Cheers Rob

[Private_collector]

To borrow a phrase from Monty Python,..... Oooooh, you lucky Bastard!

[Keith Webb]

Fantastic Rob, love the kit. Let's have a full report!

Originally Posted by Rob Fast

Just heading out the door for an interesting morning, getting into a B-17 Sentimental Journey flight out of Brandon Manitoba. Outfitted in RCAF WW2 crew kit, the American crew should get a kick out of it. Cheers Rob

[Little Jo]

Hi Rob

Great photo and a once in a lifetime experience, I am really envious, I hope you will have an exciting time and don't forget to post heaps of photos to share. "Keep em flying".

Cheers

Tony

[Rob Fast]

Beautiful clear quiet sunny morning, we got into the B-17 at 9:15 AM for a 25 minute flight. All passengers were very excited about the flight, and the B-17 crew were very professional about all of the safety scenarios involved with the flight . Having been in a B-17 before, the EAA Aluminum Overcast, I was kind of comparing the 2 separate flights . We bought seats today for the back, but were not allowed access thru the bomb bay/catwalk to the front. The people who paid the big money for the nose position, had to stay there also. On the other hand , Aluminum Overcast offered full access to all positions including the left seat in the cockpit. Not one to complain, a huge thrill again.

[motto]

For an excellent video of a B17 in flight type in to google - Vimeo WW2 bombers over Arizona.
The video features aerial photography of a B17 and B25 Mitchell flying over the Superstition Mountains set to the theme music from John Adams.
Turn up the sound.

Perhaps somebody knows how to post a link?

David

[rob love]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5DeaE0gi_c