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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2012 10:42:26 GMT -5
B-17 and P-40 coming to Chattanooga on September 22 and 23 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (KCHA) Tac Air FBO 1001 Airport Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 Call 918-340-0243 to schedule your flight. www.libertyfoundation.org/index.html
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Post by Bob on Sept 11, 2012 12:57:23 GMT -5
only $450 for a ticket too....
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Post by ssmynkint on Sept 11, 2012 13:55:17 GMT -5
Yeah, but a lot better deal then those, like my father, who flew in them. They'd gladly have laid out $450 U.S. 1940s to have no flak or bandits on their rides.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Sept 11, 2012 16:59:50 GMT -5
only $450 for a ticket too.... Ever priced forged, FAA-certified vintage rotary-piston-engine parts that haven't been commercially produced since 1962? AvGas, 110 octane? Hydraulic systems for a 60 year-old aircraft? (On which your LIFE depend, BTW) I wouldn't get in one if it were LESS than $450; lets me know the pilots and ground crew are professionals who've done their due diligence. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2012 17:46:22 GMT -5
Granted, $450 seems a lot, but take a look at their website to see the justification. The planes will make a sound rarely heard in and around Chattanooga, so when you hear it, be sure to look up. I know I will.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Sept 11, 2012 19:55:11 GMT -5
(we still love you, Bob)
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Post by Bob on Sept 12, 2012 7:13:50 GMT -5
Oh I didn't say it was high, sarcasm runs deep here. It is high to me but yeah I understand. Wanna ride in a space ship I think the going rate is a million. (not sure)
I want to be there to photograph them for sure, and even if I had the money I doubt they could get my happy ass in one of those planes anyway. Just think of the photos from that bow turrent.... [grin]
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2012 10:22:05 GMT -5
I was thinking more along the lines of the bomb bay, Bob.
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Post by Bob on Sept 13, 2012 22:53:39 GMT -5
My uncle was radio operator on a b17 in 1943-44 He gave me his head set when I was 15 or so and I, of course, had no idea how valuable it was. Not sure if it still exists but I doubt it.
I plan to take some photos the day they will be here.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Sept 14, 2012 17:09:52 GMT -5
i like the "ball" turret, myself
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Post by Tsavodiner on Sept 28, 2012 16:18:52 GMT -5
Looks like this got cancelled
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2012 17:23:40 GMT -5
Maybe we can find a glass-bottomed pickup truck to ride Bob around in.
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Post by Bob on Sept 29, 2012 7:17:44 GMT -5
I was planning to photograph the aircraft, with a model in period 1944 attire. The place where they were the weather was bad so they canceled. (ran a comment in the paper, I think)
I sent an email to the coordinator asking if he had any idea when/if they would come back to Chattanooga and haven't gotten a reply.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2012 7:59:14 GMT -5
Bob, do you know Jennelle Gilreath? She's big on '40s stuff and is coming to the WW II reenactment at the 6th cavalry thingy soon. Google her if you don't know her.
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Post by Bob on Sept 29, 2012 14:48:09 GMT -5
She was busy the last date but wants to join me if we are both free when the plane comes back. she's a sweetheart. she's not just "big on 40s stuff" she is actually a 1940s celebrity impersonator and darn good at it. ** here are some photos of her ** |
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