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N3Njeff
 Post subject: B-17 Landing
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Found this one surfing you tube........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTnoHn0PGCM

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OUCH! Anyone know if the plane was damaged?

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OUCH! Anyone know if the plane was damaged?


Twas at Duxford UK a few years ago and no she wasn't damaged.
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OUCH! Anyone know if the plane was damaged?


Twas at Duxford UK a few years ago and no she wasn't damaged.


Yep, FL 1997.

No damage to 'Sally B' and no real problem.

The pilot was due to land at a grass strip at a future display, and wanted to practice a short field grass landing. Unfortunatley, he just straddled the start of the grass which has an upslope, and the B17 went up it like it would a ski ramp.

A minor mistake but recovered safely, and the aircraft was under control.

In the words of the pilot "It's just like a big Chipmunk"! :D

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The thing I like best about that video clip is all the planes taking off and taxi around. Lots of action going on.
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Wow, that was alittle hard. No matter what though the B-17 will take whatever you throw at it. :lol: :shock: Tough bird....a legend!
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Great short field 2 point landing here!
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Well I've got plenty of cub time...BRING IT ON!

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