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B-17 crash Monday, Aurora, Ill

Damn shame...I love those planes. They usually come to our local airport once a year. (not that one, but one similar and always have a B-25 and a B-24 with it.)
 
My Grandfather and Uncle flew those in WWII.

The whole reason they joined up was because my other Uncle was a load master on one and was shot down over Italy and captured and spent 3 years in a German POW camp.

Too bad this one is now gone! Sad day!

Mel
 
"monkeystash" said:
Yep, that sucks! Thankfully the Captain was able to put it down and get everyone out safely.
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Yes it does suck, but the bottom line is that there was no loss of life.

fd
 
What a shame. Really glad everyone got out.

There is aviation museum near me that flies some of planes. I've been meaning to give them a resume to fly with them, but haven't had time for a part time gig. Maybe after I'm done with the reserves...

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Sad indeed. The last B-24 flying was out my way last month and there was a B-17 accompanying it. Collings Foundation operates those two.

If I remember correctly, there are only 17, now 16 B-17s that can fly remaining...
 
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