Okie96 Posted September 20, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 20, 2020 Good thing is the crew survived and folks are claiming it’s repairable but at what cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted September 20, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 20, 2020 Wow. Glad to hear all survived. Wouldn't want to pick up the repair tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted September 20, 2020 Share #3 Posted September 20, 2020 As many times as I have thought about going on a flight in a B-17 whenever I', around Phoenix, things like this are a sobering reminder of why I shouldn't. I'm glad the crew is going to be okay. I'm also glad the plane wasn't a total loss but I can't imagine what it would cost to make it airworthy again, let alone cosmetically repaired for static display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted September 21, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 21, 2020 looks like a B-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted September 21, 2020 Share #5 Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, The Rooster said: looks like a B-25 It is/was.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted September 21, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2020 I heard it will take about 10-15 years to repair her.Kat Glad everyone survived but hate so much to see this happen. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrettbragg12 Posted September 21, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 21, 2020 As many times as I have thought about going on a flight in a B-17 whenever I', around Phoenix, things like this are a sobering reminder of why I shouldn't. I'm glad the crew is going to be okay. I'm also glad the plane wasn't a total loss but I can't imagine what it would cost to make it airworthy again, let alone cosmetically repaired for static display.As a crew member on a restored B-17: do it. You have a better chance of dying from a car crash or a million other ways than you do riding in a B-17. And I can assure you, it’s an experience you won’t forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted September 21, 2020 Share #8 Posted September 21, 2020 6 hours ago, garrettbragg12 said: As a crew member on a restored B-17: do it. You have a better chance of dying from a car crash or a million other ways than you do riding in a B-17. And I can assure you, it’s an experience you won’t forget. Agreed... It would be the experience of a lifetime. The operative word was "shouldn't", leaving the possibility open. I really want to see the world from the nose of a B-17 sometime. Alas, for me and those who I am responsible for, there is a line between assumed risk (eg: I need to drive to get to work) versus unnecessary risk (like the fact I stopped various "adrenaline sports" when I got married and had a family). For me, unfortunately, a B-17 flight falls into the latter category... For now. I suppose when my work is done and everyone is taken care of, I'll hitch a ride in a WW2 vintage aircraft. That said... If anyone has a Sherman I can take a joy ride in, I'm all ears! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrettbragg12 Posted September 22, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 22, 2020 Agreed... It would be the experience of a lifetime. The operative word was "shouldn't", leaving the possibility open. I really want to see the world from the nose of a B-17 sometime. Alas, for me and those who I am responsible for, there is a line between assumed risk (eg: I need to drive to get to work) versus unnecessary risk (like the fact I stopped various "adrenaline sports" when I got married and had a family). For me, unfortunately, a B-17 flight falls into the latter category... For now. I suppose when my work is done and everyone is taken care of, I'll hitch a ride in a WW2 vintage aircraft. That said... If anyone has a Sherman I can take a joy ride in, I'm all ears! TomWell, if you find yourself in the Houston, Texas area, I can get ya lined up for either. I crew a -17 and work with 3 shermans, a hellcat, a chafee, a Stuart, and many others.In November you can take a cruise in our shermans for $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted September 22, 2020 Share #10 Posted September 22, 2020 I love Texas! You get to have the best toys! Signed, A sad Californian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted September 25, 2020 Share #11 Posted September 25, 2020 If you have the chance to go up in a war bird then do it! I went up in the Collins B-24 and had a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus5150 Posted September 30, 2020 Share #12 Posted September 30, 2020 I was lucky enough to fly in "Nine-O-Nine" 5 years ago when they swung by central VA. It was an experience I will never forget. These warbirds do have a finite lifespan due to mishaps, part availability, expense and age. Don't miss the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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