PAUL ALLEN’S FHC TO DEBUT RUSSIAN IL-2 THIS WEEKEND

Sasquatch · **Posted:** Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:35 pm

Just received this notice:

PAUL ALLEN’S FLYING HERITAGE COLLECTION TO DEBUT RUSSIAN IL-2

Come see the only flying example of Russia’s Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik(IL-2) in the world! It will take to the skies in its public debut Saturday, September 15th, starting at noon as part of the continuation of FHC’s Free Summer Fly Days series.

The IL-2 type aircraft is the single most produced military aircraft design in all of aviation history. It operated close to the ground, attacking enemy tanks, trucks, and troops near the front line. The job was dangerous and though the IL-2 was heavily armored, many of the planes were lost in battle.

Should be a great morning of warbird flying at Paine Field, Everett, WA tomorrow!

--Tom

alang · **Joined:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:08 pm **Posts:** 87

The P-47 Thunderbolt is scheduled to fly with it, it's going to be ground attack day.

The Inspector · **Posted:** Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:15 pm

Sasquatch wrote:

Just received this notice:

PAUL ALLEN’S FLYING HERITAGE COLLECTION TO DEBUT RUSSIAN IL-2

Come see the only flying example of Russia’s Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik(IL-2) in the world! It will take to the skies in its public debut Saturday, September 15th, starting at noon as part of the continuation of FHC’s Free Summer Fly Days series.

The IL-2 type aircraft is the single most produced military aircraft design in all of aviation history. It operated close to the ground, attacking enemy tanks, trucks, and troops near the front line. The job was dangerous and though the IL-2 was heavily armored, many of the planes were lost in battle.

Should be a great morning of warbird flying at Paine Field, Everett, WA tomorrow!

--Tom

FORECAST; mid 60's wind 200 @ 15 ceiling >12000

WallyB · **Posted:** Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:09 pm

alang wrote:

The P-47 Thunderbolt is scheduled to fly with it, it's going to be ground attack day.

No, that's in two weeks (9/29). Tomorrow is a 'special'.
http://www.flyingheritage.com/TemplateE ... ntentId=40

Sopwith · **Joined:** Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:49 pm **Posts:** 561

Great,post some pictures if possible please.

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:07 pm

Calling Al...Hello Spooky the Cat

Thomas_Mac · **Posted:** Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:04 am

Legend Flyers posted an album on their Facebook LINK

spookythecat · **Posted:** Sun Sep 16, 2012 1:26 am

Lynn Allen wrote:

Calling Al...Hello Spooky the Cat

I had to work today (well, really I didn't, but I swapped days so I could have the 29th off when the IL-2 flies again but this time with the FHC B-25, HFF's Tigercat and I think maybe HFM's Skyraider). I figured if I could only make one that would be the one to go to.

My friend Jason who posts on here occasionally continues his ongoing video series of what's flying in the Northwest. Check out his video from today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdunpAN ... r_embedded

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:15 pm

spookythecat wrote:

Lynn Allen wrote:

Calling Al...Hello Spooky the Cat

I had to work today (well, really I didn't, but I swapped days so I could have the 29th off when the IL-2 flies again but this time with the FHC B-25, HFF's Tigercat and I think maybe HFM's Skyraider). I figured if I could only make one that would be the one to go to.

My friend Jason who posts on here occasionally continues his ongoing video series of what's flying in the Northwest. Check out his video from today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdunpAN ... r_embedded

Great video, thanks...

The Inspector · **Posted:** Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:40 pm

spookythecat wrote:

Lynn Allen wrote:

Calling Al...Hello Spooky the Cat

I had to work today (well, really I didn't, but I swapped days so I could have the 29th off when the IL-2 flies again but this time with the FHC B-25, HFF's Tigercat and I think maybe HFM's Skyraider). I figured if I could only make one that would be the one to go to.

My friend Jason who posts on here occasionally continues his ongoing video series of what's flying in the Northwest. Check out his video from today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdunpAN ... r_embedded

Too bad some of the guys from Olympia can't fly up in the HUEYS/COBRA for a real 'ground pounder' display

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