Duxford Flying Legends

[bob48]

Awesome stuff, JD  O0

[JudgeDredd]

One of the great things about living in England in the 80's was the their love for the B-17's.  Coming back to the states and no one seemed to know what a B-17 was.

:o

The most beautiful bomber of the era in my opinion. Such a sleek, mischievous, beautiful looking big girl. Iconic in every way

I think the B-24 looks better.  May not have been quite as sturdy but it was easier on the eyes.

The B-29 was pretty damn ugly in comparison to the others.  ;D

Hold the phone - you think this


is "easier on the eyes" than this




Have you been to Specsavers recently?

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

Neither one can compare to the Lancaster or even the Halifax (though both have more pleasing lines than the Hampden, the Stirling, or the Whitley.  Damn but those were some fugly bombers.)

[JasonPratt]

Somewhere out in the wilds of West Tennessee around here is a former B-17 training base which has air shows occasionally, and one is coming up.

I will almost certainly not get to see it. {sigh} So, thanks for a pix thread.  O0

[Nefaro]

Hold the phone - you think this

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is "easier on the eyes" than this

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Absolutely!  As far as bombers go...

see all-in-one pic >>>>
http://mckinleyvillepress.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/3-plane-formationwp51large.jpg

The B-25 is also sexier IMO, although it's not a heavy 4-engine bomber like the other two.  The B-17 just looks like a tube or flying cigar with a huge tail on it, to me, although not quite as bad as the '29.

Have you been to Specsavers recently?

Perfect vision my whole life.  Unlike many of these old men around here who complain about small text all the time.  :P

[Barthheart]

Hold the phone - you think this

<img>

is "easier on the eyes" than this

<img>

Absolutely!  As far as bombers go...

see all-in-one pic >>>>
http://mckinleyvillepress.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/3-plane-formationwp51large.jpg

The B-25 is also sexier IMO, although it's not a heavy 4-engine bomber like the other two.  The B-17 just looks like a tube or flying cigar with a huge tail on it, to me, although not quite as bad as the '29.

Have you been to Specsavers recently?

Perfect vision my whole life.  Unlike many of these old men around here who complain about small text all the time.  :P

BAH! Yer along in yer love of the B-24 there Nef... it's nothing more than a flying train box car. Fulgy! 

[JudgeDredd]

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[Barthheart]

Great photos JD! Thanks for posting.  O0

[JudgeDredd]

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[bob48]

Fantastic!

I do so love the F4U.

[JudgeDredd]

My pics don't do them justice....they were stunningly sleek and sounded boom to boot  O0

[LongBlade]

Outstanding, JD. Thank you.

There is something reassuring about seeing the wings of a Spitfire sailing overhead. The graceful lines of its wings tell me victory is assured.

[JudgeDredd]

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This is the only one I'm going to comment on - because I LOVE junk in the trunk!

[steve58]

Lots of history there!  Thanks for posting the pics JD!  O0

[JudgeDredd]

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