Recent content by Vince P

Is anyone here going along to this (http://www.8theast.org/a-walk-through-history-boxted-airfield-essex/)?:

Just seen this of the RAF Museum Facebook page and thought some of you might be interested in this: We are currently offering enthusiasts and visitors the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to 'get under the skin' of our iconic Battle of Britain Collection. The Museum is conducting an 'open'...

Hi all, I was just wondering if any of you could help identify the planes that were used in the filming of the 1990 film Memphis Belle? I've already identified the B-17s but looking for assistance on the other aircraft, here's the list that I've managed to put together from various sources but...

Count me in on this, I live just up the road in Melbourn

Hi all, I'm currently working on a new B-17 project (Boeing B-17 Resource) and in need of some photos of the following three aircraft: BOEING B-17G – 44-83868 Registration number(s): N5237V Known as: Tanker 65 at Goleta tanker station Notes: Flew in to RAF Brize Norton, England in 1983 and now...

Looking at the scale of them on Google maps I think they might be a little bit too big - Google Maps

I was wondering about them too

Just found this awesome video on The Fighter Collection website of their stunning TF-51D

Airman who survived a perilous bale-out and flew in the bombing raid on Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest Wing Commander Bob Horsley, who has died aged 94, was shot down during a raid on Cologne but evaded capture and escaped over the Pyrenees with the aid of the Comet Line escape organisation; he later...

Text from MN WWII-era pilot Elizabeth Strohfus dies at 96 (also video report from news channel) FAIRBAULT, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota woman who piloted military planes during World War II and received two Congressional Gold Medals has died. Elizabeth Strohfus of Faribault was 96. Her son, Art...

1c, just had a brief snow flurry which has turned to rain

Looking for USAAF / B-17 enthusiasts to get involved in boeingb17.com

Thanks everyone :)

Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished version!