Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:24 pm
someone just called me and said it flew today. I had the day off and no one bothered to let me know it was going to be attempted again today. I dont have any details
Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:11 am
That stinks for you! 
But the news is GREAT! Great job to those who made it happen.
But the news is GREAT! Great job to those who made it happen.
Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:49 am
From Tom Reilly's web page:
"The B-17 Liberty Bell Flew!
Dec. 8, 2004 at 2:40pm and 12 seconds!"
Bill
"The B-17 Liberty Bell Flew!
Dec. 8, 2004 at 2:40pm and 12 seconds!"
Bill
Thu Dec 09, 2004 1:00 pm
Chuck Gardner wrote:someone just called me and said it flew today. I had the day off and no one bothered to let me know it was going to be attempted again today. I dont have any details
Bummer, but those pics you sent are great anyways. I was surprised about this event, I was hoping to be there when she flew
Thu Dec 09, 2004 1:05 pm
Great shots! Thanks
EDIT:
Wow, Scott you are quick, the Registry updated with pictures and "Airworthy" You are good
EDIT:
Wow, Scott you are quick, the Registry updated with pictures and "Airworthy" You are good
Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:41 pm
Another airworthjy B-17! Nothing but awesome! Congrats to everyone involved!
Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:34 pm
Wow,
Good to hear that there are things happening in the Fort world.
LB is flying, Raiders is moving, The real Belle may or may not, and the other Belle is in Fuddy's old house while Mr. Fudd is off on a visit to see AOC.
WHEW!
BTW, Whats up with the White Shirt in the pilot seat?
I thought that was a Dave T. thing
Good to hear that there are things happening in the Fort world.
LB is flying, Raiders is moving, The real Belle may or may not, and the other Belle is in Fuddy's old house while Mr. Fudd is off on a visit to see AOC.
WHEW!
BTW, Whats up with the White Shirt in the pilot seat?
I thought that was a Dave T. thing
Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:47 pm
Wonderful news, congratulations to all involved.
Superb photos Chuck
Superb photos Chuck
Thu Dec 09, 2004 6:21 pm
Both pilots were wearing white shirts and slacks. I asked Ray why he didnt wear his flight suit and he told me he was trying to keep away from the "dork" factor. He had just come back from Iraq flying F-16s for the Guard.
I found out today that it made a few circuits over the field and then landed.
The two peice windshield was replaced just an hour before it taxied on Tuesday. I liked it too and wished they had kept it in place. The top turrent will not be installed due to having public tours through the plane. It will also be repainted.
and thanks for the photo compliments..........
I found out today that it made a few circuits over the field and then landed.
The two peice windshield was replaced just an hour before it taxied on Tuesday. I liked it too and wished they had kept it in place. The top turrent will not be installed due to having public tours through the plane. It will also be repainted.
and thanks for the photo compliments..........
Repainted?
Thu Dec 09, 2004 6:35 pm
What do you mean by it will be repainted?
-Dennis S.
Greeley, CO
-Dennis S.
Greeley, CO
Thu Dec 09, 2004 6:53 pm
Excellent news indeed!
My hats off to the restorers!
My hats off to the restorers!
Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:36 am
The paint is peeling off and there have been many new primed panels installed since the original paint was applied.