PACIFIC FORTRESS (B_17)
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syscom3
Pacific Historian
Flying a B17 across the Pacific is a totally stupid stunt.
So much can go wrong and we will all lose a rare B17.
So much can go wrong and we will all lose a rare B17.
A4K
Brigadier General
.."And risk all"..was an apt comment.
If they're really going to do it, I hope it works out alright - there are so few of these things flying as it is.
If they're really going to do it, I hope it works out alright - there are so few of these things flying as it is.
Thorlifter
Captain
I have mixed emotions about this.
On one hand, it would bring some nice publicity to the bomber and WWII aviation as a whole. Generating more interest would be a nice thing to happen. It could lead to better attendance at air shows, a better influx of cash, and a higher interest in restoration and preservation.
But, I 100% agree with Syscom. The B-17's, and all WWII birds, have put in their time. They don't need to be making 1000 mile trips anymore and we sure would hate to lose another plane.
On one hand, it would bring some nice publicity to the bomber and WWII aviation as a whole. Generating more interest would be a nice thing to happen. It could lead to better attendance at air shows, a better influx of cash, and a higher interest in restoration and preservation.
But, I 100% agree with Syscom. The B-17's, and all WWII birds, have put in their time. They don't need to be making 1000 mile trips anymore and we sure would hate to lose another plane.
wilbur1
Tech Sergeant
Does anybody know if they did it or what?
