B17 "Aluminum Overcast" Flight

[dmw56]

I crossed off another one from the bucket list today. I got to fly on a B17 Bomber the Aluminum Overcast owned and operated by the EAA. http://www.b17.org/
It was an amazing experience I will always remember. It was loud, drafty, and cold and I loved it!

 

[dmw56]

Sorry about the poor quality of the photos had to use the "small" canon in the plane. My Nikon was too big.

 

[dmw56]

 

[Big Tom]

That looks cool. I'll have to add that to my bucket list.

 

[CR55]

That is way cool! You're a Lucky guy DMW

 

[dmw56]

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VZClmj93cc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMAxyqAbxmw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWpgRA1eSBA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QOadyzVH_8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LEtQy1EC4k

 

[Gastrick]

Oh man! That's Cool DMW! That's something I'd really like to do. My brother has done it but so far, I haven't. Thanks for the story and photos. You didn't make away with any bomber seats did you?

 

[dmw56]

Oh man! That's Cool DMW! That's something I'd really like to do. My brother has done it but so far, I haven't. Thanks for the story and photos. You didn't make away with any bomber seats did you?

I was wondering if they would notice 2 missing seats!

 

[TiredIronGRB]

And a B17G at that...

...I hate you.

 

[hotrod preacher]

loved those pics, man! a really cool piece of american history to say the least...if a hotrodder doesn't like planes like that, then something is wrong!

 

[maverickmk]

That is just awesome. Congratulations. I have wanted to fly in a military plane for a very long time. Maybe someday I'll get my chance. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Arkansawer]

That looks fun. In the first picture, all i can think of is: "Stand up! Hook up! Check off!" lol.

How big of a dent in the pocket book to fly on one of those?

 

[Snake Farm]

......I hate you.

I'm with TI, you are now officially on my 'hate list' Of course I'm sure it's just extreme jealousy rather than hate, on both our parts

...if a hotrodder doesn't like planes like that, then something is wrong!

Gotta agree with Preacher 100% [dr That had to be one of those 'once in a lifetime chances', glad you got to take advantage of it [cl[cl

 

[bob w]

I had the opportunity about 10 years ago and didn't do it. Now I feel even worse.

Thanks for the fine pics. Sure looks like a great experience.

When the Confederate Air Force was here they would stage fake dog fights with two P-51 Mustangs right above my house. It was awsome to watch and available to ride along. Again, I was too cheap.

 

[Sam_Fear]

I woulda wanted to ride in the belly turret. That's way cool DMW. Suppose they didn't let you fire off any rounds either. Oh well, the ride had to be worth it!