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Title: A Good Omen
Post by: GDS_Starfury on February 02, 2013, 10:02:33 AM

I woke up today to a B-17 circling above my house. Im under the pattern for boca's executive airport so Im used to all the whimpy props and screeching jet sounds. those 4 engines are DISTINCTIVE!

Title: Re: A Good Omen
Post by: mirth on February 02, 2013, 10:54:26 AM

Cool! Looks like you might get to see a B-24 and P-51 too.

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-02-01/news/fl-boca-bombers-20130131_1_vintage-planes-collings-foundation-b-17

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/pictures/sfl-wwii-planes-arrive-at-boca-raton-airport-20130201,0,7775315.photogallery

Title: Re: A Good Omen
Post by: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 10:59:40 AM

Yeah, distinctive sound. I've see a B-17 twice. I'm pretty sure its the one used in the film, 'Memphis Belle'. The first time I was driving past Birmingham International Airport and it was taking off. I almost rammed the car in front, but then managed to pull over and watch it. An awesome sight indeed.

Title: Re: A Good Omen
Post by: LongBlade on February 02, 2013, 12:40:06 PM

Dang, Star. That is a good omen.

Bully for you!

Title: Re: A Good Omen
Post by: TheCommandTent on February 02, 2013, 05:39:23 PM

Quote from: mirth on February 02, 2013, 10:54:26 AM
Cool! Looks like you might get to see a B-24 and P-51 too.

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-02-01/news/fl-boca-bombers-20130131_1_vintage-planes-collings-foundation-b-17

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/pictures/sfl-wwii-planes-arrive-at-boca-raton-airport-20130201,0,7775315.photogallery

I really wish I could afford one of those demo flights talked about in the article.

Title: Re: A Good Omen
Post by: mirth on February 02, 2013, 05:48:25 PM

Quote from: TheCommandTent on February 02, 2013, 05:39:23 PM
Quote from: mirth on February 02, 2013, 10:54:26 AM
Cool! Looks like you might get to see a B-24 and P-51 too.

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-02-01/news/fl-boca-bombers-20130131_1_vintage-planes-collings-foundation-b-17

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/pictures/sfl-wwii-planes-arrive-at-boca-raton-airport-20130201,0,7775315.photogallery

I really wish I could afford one of those demo flights talked about in the article.

+1 Someday..

Title: Re: A Good Omen
Post by: GDS_Starfury on February 02, 2013, 06:15:39 PM

yep thats one for the bucket list.

Title: Re: A Good Omen
Post by: Airborne Rifles on February 03, 2013, 10:11:26 AM

Had one fly right over me landing at El Paso as I was driving to lunch last year. I also almost wrecked.

Title: Re: A Good Omen
Post by: Longdan on February 04, 2013, 04:05:33 AM

With a little practice you can tell the make and model of most common aircraft without looking.
I have never actually heard a B17.

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