C-97 & B-17

[lucky52]

Probably old news for most of you, but "Thunderball" (1965) was just on.I hadn't seen it in years and they had a C-97 dropping scuba divers and later a white B-17 dropping a raft and then using the skyhook apparatus to pick up 007.

[JohnB]

IIIRC, the C-97 is (or is supposed to be) a HC-97 ARS ship dropping US military.

The B-17 is well documented.

[seagull61785]

and then using the skyhook apparatus to pick up 007

It also hooked up Bond's lady friend (Domino).

Probably the most amazing 'pick-up line' she had ever experienced.

[p51]

That B-17 just flew to Florida to the Collings folks to get started with her.
I wish I had known when they were going to do engine runs and fly her out, I would have driven down there to see her.

[b29flteng]

I heard it was a Wisconsin ANG C-97.

[sandiego89]

and then using the skyhook apparatus to pick up 007

It also hooked up Bond's lady friend (Domino).

But she does not have the proper MILSPEC safety gear!

[bdk]

But she does not have the proper MILSPEC safety gear!

Insert comment about flotation devices here.

[seabee1526]

Will be flying in the colors of the 8th AF, 40th BW, 305th BG ? It is going to be nice to see green markings...not too common of a color. I'm looking forward to it.

[seagull61785]

sandiego89 wrote:

But she does not have the proper MILSPEC safety gear!


Insert comment about flotation devices here.

By the look of the pair of them in the photo it doesn't appear she has any need of extra flotation resources - but in view of their imminent departure from the dinghy she might well get prepared for a 'bit of a blow' on the way up. Might need some sort of parachute to keep her safe from the elements (and 007).