B-17 Full startup takeoff and walk through

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  • čas přidán 16. 08. 2019
  • I forgot my wide angle lens for the walk through... Hopefully you guys still enjoy the video. It was an amazing plane to see in person!
    B-17G Sentimental journey

Komentáře • 370

  • @stingray8775
    @stingray8775  Před rokem +20

    I have seen the recent crash in Dallas Texas involving a B17 and a P63. No matter what was the cause it truly saddens me to see this happen. My deepest condolences to everyone involved.

    • @johndavid5618
      @johndavid5618 Před rokem +2

      How sad it is. We must move on. "And let us never repeat this. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🙏

    • @gabutman6144
      @gabutman6144 Před rokem

      Is it the same B17 featuring in this vid?

    • @G8GT364CI
      @G8GT364CI Před rokem

      @@gabutman6144 The B-17 involved was Texas Raiders en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Dallas_airshow_mid-air_collision

    • @DK-gy7ll
      @DK-gy7ll Před 5 měsíci

      Let's hope it never happens again. Not just for the sake of the people involved, but also due to the fact that there's only a handful of flyable B-17s left.

    • @eskandarmokhtari7989
      @eskandarmokhtari7989 Před 2 měsíci

      ❤😂🎉

  • @scubajeeper1
    @scubajeeper1 Před rokem +24

    The bravery of the guys that fought in these things has always amazed me. My buddy’s grandfather who passed a few years ago flew 27 missions as a belly gunner. After 25 you could go home but he chose to stay and fight.

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH Před rokem

      Guys,
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

  • @Pluggit1953
    @Pluggit1953 Před 2 lety +7

    Saw Sally B at an aerodrome in Shropshire in the 80s. When she turned to taxi to the runway the engine blast nearly blew the crowd over. Beautiful aircraft.

  • @larkinoo
    @larkinoo Před 2 lety +48

    I have always thought the B 17 Flying Fortress' were beautiful airplanes. They have such beautiful lines, and this one is gorgeous !!! Oh yeah, I never get tired of the sound of those four radials firing up.........

    • @benjaminaltamiranomayorga302
      @benjaminaltamiranomayorga302 Před 2 lety +3

      I agree with you

    • @bakhirun
      @bakhirun Před rokem +2

      In a gathering of chief aeronautical engineers from Messerschmidt and ther other manufacturers with Reichsminister Göring, one of the luminaries joked about the B-17, calling it a "teakettle". By early 1944 the joke was on the krauts, as the "teakettles" were giving the Vaterland a strong dose of something stronger than tea.

    • @aliyahpeape4393
      @aliyahpeape4393 Před rokem +1

      @@benjaminaltamiranomayorga302"9

    • @dondevore3588
      @dondevore3588 Před rokem +1

      She has a great history. Became a tanker, nuclear test drone, etc. Before these guys put her back together.

    • @plap.
      @plap. Před rokem +1

      I also concur. B-17 and SR-71 are my two all time favorites

  • @danieljohnson9351
    @danieljohnson9351 Před rokem +1

    I had the opportunity to see Sentimental Journey several years ago and was able to tour the interior of the aircraft. It looks so big outside but is pretty tight inside. It has little in the way of creature comforts, only what was necessary to do the job it was designed for. I also had the honor to talk with members of the crew who were Air Corps veterans to get an idea of what it was like during the war. These were brave men indeed and I have all the respect in the world for them.

  • @douglasp.8640
    @douglasp.8640 Před rokem +1

    Years ago I was lucky enough to go inside her. We were at the Will County Fair grounds south of Chicago. It was a dream come true. She never looked better.

  • @MikeG42
    @MikeG42 Před 2 lety +12

    Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey . I saw this one at the air show in Hamilton back in 1993. Awesome , I am happy to see this beautiful aircraft still flying. Thank you I love the video. 😀👍❤

  • @80fire71
    @80fire71 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant silver duralumin...
    Heavy engine sound...
    The appearance of flying away is like a great eagle!

  • @Teddykhil
    @Teddykhil Před rokem +26

    Bloody beautiful B17, Plus GREAT sound starting up and running. Well done guys to all that helped in restoring this old girl to glory again. Cheers Teddy

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH Před rokem

      Guys,
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

  • @bfpierce
    @bfpierce Před rokem +3

    It’s nice to see SJ start up. I waited all day at LAFB air show to see it fire up. The base started chasing us all out before we had a chance to witness it.

  • @jw-wn3hg
    @jw-wn3hg Před rokem +5

    I remember back when she was a fire bomber for aero union. She looks a whole lot better now.
    Such a gorgeous piece of history.

  • @nojunkwork5735
    @nojunkwork5735 Před rokem +6

    I stood behind on the left side of a B-17 at Falcon field when they started two engines so it could taxi. When they brought up the RPMs the backwash coming off the prop nearly knocked me over.

  • @Thierry787
    @Thierry787 Před rokem

    It's very amazing B-17, absolutely beautiful, for my part, I am discovering the interior for the first time ... ( very thanks for you). You didn't have to be wide to move inside ! I'm really impressed !

  • @joshsmith4419
    @joshsmith4419 Před rokem +3

    My great grandfather flew the B-17G in WW2. Unfortunately was shot down over Merseburg, Germany Nov 30,1944 on his 31st mission. Yes they were only required to fly 25 missions. Unfortunately they changed the number to 35 missions near the end of the war. He was the pilot 1st Lt. Arthur Merrill Olin Smith The tail number of his B-17G was #4338611. The plane’s name was Umbriago which is an Italian slang word for Drunkard. He and the engineer were not able to bail out. The other 7 men onboard were able to bail out and ended up being POW’s. RIP to all men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation!

  • @Teddykhil
    @Teddykhil Před rokem +14

    Could you imagine way back in WWII when hundreds of these old girls (back then was YOUNG gils) starting up and heaps of them taking off on that 1000 plane bombing run. What a bloody real buzz that would have been.

  • @nashbridges120
    @nashbridges120 Před 2 lety +6

    Stunning. Beautiful.

  • @alimtimm7355
    @alimtimm7355 Před rokem +3

    Awesome!!! I went inside one of those today and in the front gunner room I played a game called “the test of will” where you have to stay in the hot cabin for as long as possible before you pass out.

  • @Boatperson
    @Boatperson Před rokem +5

    Thank you - fascinating! Just the sound of the big girl is stirring!
    Would like to actually see someone climb into the tail gunner position!
    Those dudes were as brave as!! But kinda envy them at the same time!🇦🇺✌🏻

  • @carlosrobertogregoriogrego9235

    A perfect war machine, Wonderful finish. ten

  • @RuiPlaneSpotter
    @RuiPlaneSpotter Před rokem +4

    Fantastic video my friend 🛩👍🏼

  • @MrEastern021
    @MrEastern021 Před 2 lety +17

    I got to fly in this one back in May of 2003. Magnificent experience!

  • @redblue40rc33
    @redblue40rc33 Před rokem +3

    Such tight quarters and bet it was noisy during firing time at war...can only imagine the young men sweating and scared..hats off to the vets who performed funerals from this beauty

  • @leonardlloyd1089
    @leonardlloyd1089 Před 2 lety +10

    Awesome, gives me chills!

  • @stulynn2005
    @stulynn2005 Před rokem +2

    I worked on the engines of Sentimental Journey this year and she is a beautiful plane.

  • @raybame5816
    @raybame5816 Před 2 lety +10

    Very nice start up filming, steady and in right spot. Walk-thru was one of the best I've seen. I was in "909" (RIP) in 2015 so I know what you did was good.

  • @markkover8040
    @markkover8040 Před 2 lety +13

    Beautiful, just beautiful.

  • @haimbenavraham1502
    @haimbenavraham1502 Před rokem +1

    Well done. Beautifully preserved.

  • @deego237
    @deego237 Před rokem

    what a dazzling beauty! especially here 6:55
    Cheers from Canada!!

  • @alancline2810
    @alancline2810 Před rokem +6

    Got to see this beautiful plane back in 1980, at McDowell airfield. She was still lacking the tail gun position then. The restoration done is magnificent.

    • @nojunkwork5735
      @nojunkwork5735 Před rokem +1

      Where is Mcdowell airfield?

    • @alancline2810
      @alancline2810 Před rokem +1

      @@nojunkwork5735 When I saw the plane it was in Tempe Arizona, but not sure if it still exists. Just tried to find it on Google maps, and didn't see it. I know the plane is based on Arizona.

    • @nojunkwork5735
      @nojunkwork5735 Před rokem +1

      @@alancline2810 Falcon Field in Mesa which borders Mcdowell road.

    • @alancline2810
      @alancline2810 Před rokem +1

      @@nojunkwork5735 Thank you. Knew it was near McDowell road, but it's been a long time ago.

  • @arindammukerji1133
    @arindammukerji1133 Před 2 lety +7

    B 17 is a masterpiece ❤❤

  • @janetruggles8708
    @janetruggles8708 Před 2 lety +5

    My Father was a belly gunner in one, flying in the Burlin Air Lifts. He was a 6'2" kid out of Bluejacket, Okla.

  • @Vladimir_Nikolaevich1960
    @Vladimir_Nikolaevich1960 Před rokem +11

    Красавец! И оператору спасибо: как будто сам побывал там, на лётном поле.

    • @user-qo2qs4ih5t
      @user-qo2qs4ih5t Před rokem +2

      Классная машина,Когда снимали самолёт изнутри представляешь как экипаж вёл бой с Bf -109 и fw-190

    • @raspisnoy
      @raspisnoy Před rokem +1

      @@user-qo2qs4ih5t Мой любимый фильм "Летающая крепость" (2012)

  • @bartsimpson6767
    @bartsimpson6767 Před rokem

    Great video. Man those airman were crazy brave! Flying in a 2,400 horse power 1943 " mobile home".

  • @flyingfortressrc1794
    @flyingfortressrc1794 Před 2 lety +27

    I'll never get tired of seeing a B-17 start up. 😁

    • @Glidescube
      @Glidescube Před rokem

      I believe they have the same engine as the Grumman albatross seaplane

  • @heru-deshet359
    @heru-deshet359 Před rokem +5

    Beautiful ship. From a time when America was truly great.

  • @donkinzett3961
    @donkinzett3961 Před rokem +3

    Realy fantastic just love it

  • @piotryczek9114
    @piotryczek9114 Před 2 lety +3

    A beautiful sky fortress👍👍👍

  • @abdulakbarkhanyousafzai1803

    Ideal plane for a long adventure

  • @Louis-qi1gz
    @Louis-qi1gz Před rokem +2

    That's one impressive flying machine 👍 COOL 😎

  • @roadking99jokerst60
    @roadking99jokerst60 Před rokem +13

    I've seen S.J. for several decades at local air shows. They had a ball turret on display long ago so folks could get a look at it. Dad was a ball turret gunner over Europe. 8th AF. 487 bg, 839 bs. Based near Lavenham. He got confirmed damage to an ME262.

    • @Beau74
      @Beau74 Před rokem

      Bullshit he did.

    • @roadking99jokerst60
      @roadking99jokerst60 Před rokem

      You could ask the waist gunner who verified left engine damage from seeing tracers into it and resulting smoke. I'm real sorry for people like you.

  • @iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606

    These were one of a kind beautiful aircraft

  • @dondevore3588
    @dondevore3588 Před rokem +1

    Money well spent. Incredible experience.

  • @bernardsaunier5642
    @bernardsaunier5642 Před 2 lety +10

    de très beaux avions ,on en fera plus jamais d'aussi merveilleux, merci a ceux qui en prennent soins, bravo les gars.

  • @larrym1448
    @larrym1448 Před 2 lety +6

    Beautiful plane.

  • @ancientheart2532
    @ancientheart2532 Před rokem

    All that wonderful cam overlap.

  • @dehoedisc7247
    @dehoedisc7247 Před rokem +3

    My dad flew one of these heavy birds as a Captain in the air over Japan. And he and crew always came home.

  • @AndreOliveiraCentraldoTiro

    Amazing. Thanks for sharing. Hugs drom Brazil

  • @SimchaWaldman
    @SimchaWaldman Před rokem +3

    Beautiful plane!

  • @garyw.2224
    @garyw.2224 Před rokem

    I used to live in far east Mesa, not too far from Falcon Field where Sentimental Journey is based. There was NO mistaking when she flew over!

  • @Pete_FamilyLapkinLifeFan

    My Uncle Harry was a waist gunner on a B-17 during WWII. His plane was shot down near Paris in July 1943 on what I think was his 18 mission. He and one other crew member(out of the 10 crew) survived after parachuting out. They spent 6 weeks walking across occupied France, over the Pyrenees mountains into Spain, evading the SS and Gestapo the whole way. They were in civilian clothes so would have been tortured and killed if caught. My Uncle and buddy became members of the famous "Wing and Boot Club" because: They flew in and walked out. There were very, very few members of this exclusive "club". I may add that getting to Spain was no bargain as Spain was full of Gestapo agents. Uncle Harry and his mate eventually hooked up with a British SAS agent and rescued to England. He was returned to the states because he could not see action again. If captured he would be tortured and reveal escape routes and people in the French Resistance, etc. My Uncle Harry said the SAS men and French resistance fighters were the bravest people he ever met. Later when I was about 10 years old(1958) and we were hunting doves with shotguns, I asked my uncle how he learned to "wing shoot" birds so well. He replied simply, "When you have to shoot to save your life, you learn pretty quick, or die."

    • @WinterSleeps
      @WinterSleeps Před rokem

      Крутая история.

    • @Pete_FamilyLapkinLifeFan
      @Pete_FamilyLapkinLifeFan Před rokem +1

      @Bool Hoo Да, это холодная история... и правдивая. У меня есть копии его рукописных "отчетов о результатах действий". Я нашел их несколько лет назад в рассекреченных файлах Военно-воздушной корпорации армии США в Вашингтоне, округ Колумбия. Он мало говорил о своих миссиях. Одна история была о налете, который они совершили на немецкий город, где его эскадрилья сбросила тысячи зажигательных бомб во время ночного налета. Он сказал, что это было похоже на "ад на земле". И я уверен, что это было сделано ради людей в городе

  • @hugogarcia6483
    @hugogarcia6483 Před 2 lety +3

    Un verdadero espectáculo..👍👍👌

  • @lenmatthies9626
    @lenmatthies9626 Před rokem +9

    My dad was a B-17 crewman in the Pacific island hoping. I am so proud of him.

    • @apubiswas8294
      @apubiswas8294 Před rokem

      Your father bombarded others,and you feel proud!!????!!...........
      nah,,just kidding

    • @lenmatthies9626
      @lenmatthies9626 Před rokem

      @@apubiswas8294 Apu if he hadn’t done what he did you would be speaking japanese and you wouldn’t have the freedom to be stupid like you are.

    • @heru-deshet359
      @heru-deshet359 Před rokem +1

      I'm grateful for his service.

    • @user-ew4to9up8k
      @user-ew4to9up8k Před rokem

      ุึ

    • @Rayburn58
      @Rayburn58 Před rokem +1

      You should be proud, right on.

  • @Wilfredoviquez
    @Wilfredoviquez Před rokem +1

    Beautifull, please take good care of this jewel of naval engineering.

  • @TigerDominic-uh1dv
    @TigerDominic-uh1dv Před 7 měsíci

    I ❤ watching 12 o clock High and these Planes 😊

  • @MMAziz-hy8xk
    @MMAziz-hy8xk Před rokem +2

    Beautiful plane. 💞

  • @tommymitchell2935
    @tommymitchell2935 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful

  • @VladimirBY37
    @VladimirBY37 Před rokem +3

    "Летающая крепость" - красивая "машина".👍👍👍

  • @TigerDominic-uh1dv
    @TigerDominic-uh1dv Před 7 měsíci

    It sure Takes a lot to Turn those Engines ❤ the Styling.

  • @Mike-qq2vs
    @Mike-qq2vs Před rokem +1

    Great plane and high tech for its day

  • @johndavid5618
    @johndavid5618 Před rokem +1

    Great sound B17. 🇺🇲 Two great warbirds. But their is nothing like the lanc Merlin Engine. 💪💪🇬🇧

  • @ronwade5646
    @ronwade5646 Před 9 měsíci

    I grew up playing with the radios from these things, got to sit in FiFi a few decades ago. Dona Nobis Pacem

  • @gailcrowe727
    @gailcrowe727 Před rokem

    Carlo Ochoa. Bless you. Just keep practicing.

  • @kochhernson6040
    @kochhernson6040 Před rokem

    Amazing noices of engines!

  • @madjidhamdini8114
    @madjidhamdini8114 Před 2 lety +4

    Amazing to know thoses airplanes are 100% mécanic , just the thing of synchronise the 4 engines ...

  • @MariaRodrigues-bv8co
    @MariaRodrigues-bv8co Před 2 lety +4

    Foi uma.LENDA!!!🇧🇷🌟👏👏👏

  • @anatolstepanets6855
    @anatolstepanets6855 Před rokem

    This wonderful plane must no more fly, but stay in a museum for the eternity!!!

  • @totolecretin
    @totolecretin Před rokem

    Beautifull! From France

  • @malbaillee5187
    @malbaillee5187 Před rokem

    Thankyou so much that was awesome

  • @MrSmegfish
    @MrSmegfish Před 11 měsíci

    I used to hold the B17 in high regard. I think cold analysis undertaken by experts has taken the shine of its reputation as a great bomber just a bit. It did have its shortcomings ,speed , bomb load, weight, However the USAAF managed to work round the shortcomings to eventually grind the enemy resistance into the ground. It did the job as a strategic bomber. It flew all through the war.......

  • @gokhangokturk7162
    @gokhangokturk7162 Před 2 lety +1

    Thıs is legendary big man

  • @juanmelendez2060
    @juanmelendez2060 Před 2 lety +18

    The B 57 flying fotress looks and sounds impressive. The sound of victory. Thanks to our WW2 veterans!

    • @Rayburn58
      @Rayburn58 Před rokem +1

      The B-57 was a twin engine tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft that entered service with the Air Force in the 1950's.

    • @ichosolemanuel6048
      @ichosolemanuel6048 Před 10 měsíci

      Did you mean to say B-17?

  • @raimundoprestes9185
    @raimundoprestes9185 Před 2 lety +1

    He os very kilt very very. Thank you

  • @Mj-hr7wv
    @Mj-hr7wv Před rokem

    This video is classic indeed

  • @fortreadconfecccoes7651
    @fortreadconfecccoes7651 Před 2 lety +7

    Que coisa linda vê-lo funcionando

  • @nickluzzi8767
    @nickluzzi8767 Před 2 lety +4

    I flew on a b17 about 20 years ago from whiting New Jersey at a show at Robert j Miller air port . At that time I think it was 300 or 400 hundred . I sat on the floor in the radio room . I'll never forget it . I think the plan crashed in up state New York.

    • @daveshondel5108
      @daveshondel5108 Před 2 lety

      $1200 today, one days processing in advance (Legal documents justn' case! clearance of form of payment, 30 minute emergency procedure class , rules in-flight ✈️, no smoking 🚭 no showing up tipsy 🥴and a handout of the layout and what Not to grab hold of and pull) Donate $100 and become a member of the commemorative air force, in the grade of Colonel... you will receive a very nice certificate stating that you were on the flight on this particular day and time and it will be signed the captain and first officer and your picture will be on the second page. The confederate Air Force depends 100% on donations and gifts from its members and the general public. The cost of just maintaining one big war bird to keep it in airworthy condition is enormous! I really should send a check I was a member for quite a while but let it get away.

  • @sarath324
    @sarath324 Před rokem +2

    I remember my time as a gunner in this beauty ...cant remember which game.

  • @joaomaglianooliveira1348

    Imagina esse motor radical, hoje com injeção eletrônica ! Não tinha tanto esse problema de partida .👏👏👏🤝👍🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇨🇮

  • @clementevaldez1271
    @clementevaldez1271 Před rokem +3

    What a beautifully restored airplane...the sound of radials is music...imagine dozens at air bases in Europe on their way to destroy the enemies of the free world....this is s fine homage to their crews and ground personnel....

  • @TigerDominic-uh1dv
    @TigerDominic-uh1dv Před 7 měsíci

    Look How Sleek This Plane Looks ❤ It 😊

  • @18BIG78
    @18BIG78 Před rokem

    Absolutely awsum

  • @osmariobrito7776
    @osmariobrito7776 Před rokem +2

    ESPETÁCULO!

  • @alisalisa7961
    @alisalisa7961 Před rokem

    Какое бережное отношение к истории своей страны . спосибо за полезное видео 🎥👍☀️....с любовью из солнечной России и братской Белоруссии 🏖️⛄....лис ps. Ребята больше лайков 👍 пусть он будет топовым

  • @johnlacroix1639
    @johnlacroix1639 Před rokem

    TY,,,,,,WOW incredible very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.

  • @rickfrei8461
    @rickfrei8461 Před rokem

    I took my father to an air show with my boys his eyes lit up he explained the hole plane to them ,he took them through the inside and out. For he was a mechanic during WW2 and said that was the best plane to work on

  • @gordonblank6845
    @gordonblank6845 Před 2 lety +5

    This plane is local to me. It’s great to hear the radial engines every Saturday morning flying over my house. The only thing better would be a P-38 lightning and those superchargers or the Merlin engine in a P-51 Mustang. 🎅

    • @Area51Motorcycles
      @Area51Motorcycles Před 2 lety +1

      Nice! Where is that plane?

    • @gordonblank6845
      @gordonblank6845 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Area51Motorcycles Mesa, Arizona. Falcon Field.

    • @petehayes4801
      @petehayes4801 Před 2 lety +2

      Gordon, if you look closely you will notice that the engines on this bird are not radials.

    • @gordonblank6845
      @gordonblank6845 Před 2 lety +2

      @@petehayes4801 I had to look to make sure. From Wikipedia they are “Wright R-1820 Cyclone” radial engines. Hearing 4 of them is truly a treat.

    • @petehayes4801
      @petehayes4801 Před 2 lety +2

      My bad Gordon. Thanks for the correction. Clear skies!

  • @ze160588
    @ze160588 Před 2 lety +2

    Very Good friend. 🇧🇷

  • @rassingh4821
    @rassingh4821 Před rokem

    I like the voice of this plane

  • @04poppop
    @04poppop Před 2 lety +1

    Attention! Salute!!✌✌✌

  • @wellintonpeixotocoutinho6897

    Como eu queria um máquina dessa pra sair voando por aí !🤩🤩 Meu sonho e aprender a voar nos mais diferentes tipos de aviões!

  • @LaurensPP
    @LaurensPP Před rokem +3

    Prettiest plane ever made, I think.

  • @avalanche9026
    @avalanche9026 Před rokem +2

    You can imagine during the war. How much of security must have ??? Protect these birds ?? Takes a long time lots of work to take it to the air ?? Combat ?? Just unreal

  • @davidmack4495
    @davidmack4495 Před rokem

    very cool..my dad was on one of these in WW2...Rosie Riveteers was the planes name....

  • @sammysouth8372
    @sammysouth8372 Před rokem

    oh my how shiny it is ❤

  • @robertedwards7695
    @robertedwards7695 Před rokem +2

    Always wondered why all four engines don't start together ! This method means that the first engines to fire up will wear out first !

  • @tamiwu0346
    @tamiwu0346 Před 3 lety +8

    only 300 views? It seems the youtube algorithm has yet to come upon this gem.

  • @robinindam6983
    @robinindam6983 Před rokem

    Wow amazing

  • @jgonzalez101
    @jgonzalez101 Před rokem +2

    The B-17 Flying Fortresses, were a great strength in the arial fight against our enemies in WWII. So powerful, strong and magnificent. Truly a force to be reckoned with. So thankful to Almighty God for the brave and courageous Airmen that helped fly them. This one is beautiful...
    That's flying history right there!

  • @zainabe9503
    @zainabe9503 Před rokem +4

    In times of war, these airplanes used to circle just above the English airfield to gain altitude before off they went to Germany.

    • @PolPotsPieHole
      @PolPotsPieHole Před rokem +2

      why is that?, was there not enough distance to get altitude before flying over Europe? Kool fact, I love B17s

    • @zainabe9503
      @zainabe9503 Před rokem +1

      @@PolPotsPieHole Yeah probably to avoid German fighters that might intrude British airspace. Also to keep flying formations tight. Same thing in Vietnam war where choppers circled above the airfield.

  • @alltechamazing3536
    @alltechamazing3536 Před rokem

    AMAZING

  • @kptan9255
    @kptan9255 Před rokem

    I am very keen to watch that cowboy show but my mobile phone failed to continue. Thank You. Goodnight.