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Old 06-27-2006, 10:23 AM
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Default Fathers Day Gift....

Just thought I would share this with you guys...I am a big WW2 plane buff, so for Fathers Day, my wife got me a seat on a 45 minute flight in a B-17 bomber. I fly on July 5th @ 10:00 AM.....I will take some pics...there are less than 10 of these planes still flying, and this one is perfectly restored with all armament, you get to sit in all the gunner positions etc....should be very cool, the next best thing to riding in Charley's '55!

Now I can check this off of my list of things to do before I die...

1. Get article published in magazine...Check

2. Play hockey against Red Wings Alumni at Joe Louis Arena....Check

3. Drive Nascar around MIS speedway...Check

4. Fly in B17 Bomber....Check



Here are some pics of the plane in all its 5000hp glory....




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Old 06-27-2006, 10:29 AM
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Sweet! It sure looks like you are going to have a ball!
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Old 06-27-2006, 10:35 AM
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That is what we did for my father on Fathers day. He loved it, grinned from ear to ear. I am sure you will too.
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Old 06-27-2006, 11:26 AM
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WOW! I love WW2 aircraft too!
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Old 06-27-2006, 12:21 PM
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"Like you don't fly enough already??

That is way cool Jeff. You'll have to show me pics & tell me more about it at Woodward!!

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Old 06-27-2006, 12:23 PM
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Nice!! Congrats on the gift!! Heres some pictures from the Chino CA planes of fame airshow. 1000's of warbirds!
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Old 06-27-2006, 12:26 PM
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Heres a fue other cool pictures. Check out the Bearcats flying with the F18.
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Old 06-27-2006, 12:36 PM
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Awesome. I wish I could join you guys at Woodward.
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Old 06-27-2006, 01:31 PM
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Hey Pivot man...is the wife adopting? That's cool dude, very cool.
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Who / what is the organization with the B17? I'd love more info!
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