B-29A Superfortress flyover

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steve58

June 03, 2013, 10:44:41 AM
...saw FiFi fly over my house this weekend while I was out mowing the yard.  Looks like a fellow Fauquierian was able to snap a picture.

Since we've moved here 8 years ago, I've been lucky enough to see a B-17 and a B-24 flying near my house while out in the yard.  Wished I'd known about the event down in Manassas as I'd would have dragged the wife down there...
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LongBlade

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June 03, 2013, 11:13:23 AM
Sweet!
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

Tuna

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June 03, 2013, 06:58:09 PM
I saw the b-17 and b-24 from the Collingsworth Foundation fly into a local airport here awhile ago.. very nostalgic seeing those old birds fly!

TheCommandTent

#3
June 03, 2013, 07:11:40 PM
Lucky guy, I would love to see one of those fly in person.
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Staggerwing

#4
June 03, 2013, 07:18:39 PM
Back in the early 90's I was driving along the shoreline on Rt 1 roundabouts Westbrook, CT, when I saw a B-17 and a B-24 flying along just off shore. The B-17 was hot dogging, banking back and forth and waggling his wings. Without a bombload it would seem that those Flying forts were a lot more agile than you'd think...
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GDS_Starfury

#5
June 04, 2013, 12:16:25 AM
warbirds always sound unique.  Ive lived under a lot of executive type airport flight paths and you get used to what passes for civvie engines.  then you hear a warbird and something in your head says "thats not right!".
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steve58

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June 04, 2013, 05:19:51 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 04, 2013, 12:16:25 AM
warbirds always sound unique.  Ive lived under a lot of executive type airport flight paths and you get used to what passes for civvie engines.  then you hear a warbird and something in your head says "thats not right!".

I hear ya or as they said down in Georgia when I lived there for 9 years "I hear that!".  That throaty roar of a war plane's engines just makes me either run to the window or scan the sky to see whats coming...
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

steve58

#7
May 04, 2015, 04:53:43 PM
FiFi is back in town.  Just saw the B-29 flying by.  Why of why is she going to be Manassas on Mothers Day weekend when I'll be in NC :-\
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

besilarius

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May 04, 2015, 05:21:01 PM
May 8 be in DC.

http://ww2flyover.org/
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bbmike

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May 04, 2015, 05:50:52 PM
Quote from: besilarius on May 04, 2015, 05:21:01 PM
May 8 be in DC.

http://ww2flyover.org/

Damn, that's right over the building I work in at 7th and D. And I'll be recovering from a gum graft and won't be there.  :tickedoff:
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