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PatM
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:17 pm 
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Hey, you guys won't believe this........I get a call this morning from the director of the American Airpower Museum, and my name was drawn from a local newspaper contest to go for a ride with the Collings bombers on Friday. I clipped out the coupon and mailed it in as soon as I saw the contest, never thinking that I would win. He said it will probably be the 24, but I'm not choosey. 10:30am Friday, hoping for good weather! 8)
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I'm envious... but happy for your good fortune. Take pictures and share your thoughts here after! :)
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Congratulations! The -24 is an awesome ride with the open waist windows. I rode her last month when I was volunteering at my local stop. Enjoy the flight.

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YOU SUCK!

Just kidding, Congrats! that is great. :lol: :lol:

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to say im jealous would be an understatement .....u lucky lucky ..person Expect lot's of pictures to be posted :)
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Pat,

What Tim said.

Seriously, hope you enjoy it.
In addition to the Collings a/c I would be interested to hear
what else you learn is going on there this weekend.

Thanks,
Bill

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Both are great airplanes to fly in. If you have a choice you might consider the fact that there are far fewer B-24s flying than B-17s. It might be easier to get a B-17 ride in the future, than the other way around. But like I said they are both fine examples, and great rides.

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That is good stuff!

Please take pics!

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What a great experience! Most impressive was the sound, and I was able to spend some time in each of the positions. They put the Rosie the Riveters up in the B-17, and us raffle winners went in the -24. Photos to follow.........

Here's an article about the event from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/08/31/rosie. ... index.html
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Here ya go Pat...

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Thanks Pete. One of these years I'll upgrade to digital :wink:
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Is that cute blonde still driving the B-24? :wink:
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You must mean Mrs. Collings ? I hear that it will be awfully hard to fire her. :shock: :lol:
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Really, a family member? :oops:
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I've finally picked up a scanner and high-speed internet access outside of work. Here's my first-ever photo post......

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(That's Catherine.....she was busy in the museum while I was flying)

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