B-17 "Chuckie" Finds New Home

[ccheese]

The World War II B-17 'Flying Fortress' named "Chuckie" flew into the Va. Beach, Va.'s
Military Aviation Museum after a 6 hour, 40 minute flight from
Fort Worth, Texas, last night. Gerald Yagen, the owner of the museum bought
the B-17 from the widow of Doc Hospers, the previous owner. Pilot Bob Hill and
co-pilot Don Anklin flew the plane at 7,500 feet all the way from Texas, with
the temperature at -4 degrees F. The Virginia Beach's museum will be the new
home for the B-17. Gerald Yagen refused to disclose the purchase price, but
replied, when asked, "It's priceless, If you have to ask, you can't afford it".

Charles

 

[javlin]

8) "It's priceless, If you have to ask, you can't afford it" and that is probably 110% true

 

[ToughOmbre]

Here's some information on Chuckie's flight to VA.

TO

Vintage Flying Museum

 

[Brian Mikulencak]

It's sad to see it leave Texas, i've toured the plane many times.